Underground Solutions Inc. (fka UGSI)

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Here is a summary of the changes in the AWWA standard that includes fused joints. This is on the AWWA bookstore site. I hope it is a good omen for UGSI:

Major changes to this version of ANSI/AWWA C605 include the addition of

PVCO
Soil classification requirements
Trenchless construction requirements
The use of fused joints
Tapping sleeves and valve requirements
Butt fusion inspection requirements
Notice of nonconformance requirements
Notice of potential need for patent-protected inventions to comply with the standard