SewerVUE

SewerVUE operates as a specialized technology and service provider focused on the condition assessment of underground pipelines for the water, wastewater, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2008 by Csaba Ékes and headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia, the firm has developed proprietary systems to address the challenges of inspecting large-diameter and critical pipe infrastructure.

The company’s core offering is a multi-sensor inspection (MSI) approach, which combines several non-destructive technologies to deliver a comprehensive analysis of pipeline integrity. The cornerstone of this is its patented Pipe-Penetrating Radar (PPR), an in-pipe application of ground-penetrating radar that provides quantitative data on pipe wall thickness, reinforcement cover, and can detect external voids or soil instability before they lead to catastrophic failures like sinkholes. This is a significant departure from traditional Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections, which are often inadequate for large pipes or identifying issues beyond the visible surface. SewerVUE integrates PPR with HD-CCTV, LiDAR for sub-millimeter 3D profiling, and Sonar to measure sediment levels below the water line, creating a holistic view of the asset.

Data is collected using remotely operated robotic surveyors, which can be deployed in pipes ranging from 18 to 60 inches in diameter, or via custom-built platforms for other scenarios. This information enables clients, primarily municipalities, mining corporations, and engineering firms, to generate precise digital twins of their assets. These models support asset management programs by determining the remaining useful life of pipes, planning rehabilitation projects like sliplining, and identifying specific issues such as corrosion, pitting, and stress areas. The company offers its findings through comprehensive reports and a proprietary '4-in-1 Viewer' software that allows clients to visualize all data streams simultaneously. In July 2025, a letter of intent was announced for NameSilo Technologies Corp. to acquire SewerVUE in a deal valued at C$2.45 million, signaling a strategic move for NameSilo to enter the physical infrastructure technology sector.

Keywords: pipeline condition assessment, multi-sensor inspection, pipe penetrating radar, PPR, LiDAR pipe inspection, sonar pipe inspection, underground infrastructure, wastewater management, trenchless technology, robotic inspection, asset management, digital twin, non-destructive testing, municipal infrastructure, void detection, wall thickness analysis, large-diameter pipes, Coquitlam, Csaba Ékes, NameSilo