Key Takeaways
- RH Borden is at Booth 1081 at Texas Water 2026 in San Antonio, showcasing three data-driven maintenance tools.
- BASINiQ I&I Location Services pinpoint inflow and infiltration sources within a few hundred feet using basin-level sensor networks.
- SL-RAT Acoustic Assessments screen pipe segments quickly, so crews stop cleaning lines that do not need it.
- Manhole Virtual Models create digital twins that quantify degradation and help prioritize rehabilitation spending.
- Texas utilities face growth, storm-driven I&I, and tightening budgets, which is why data-driven prioritization matters right now.
- Utilities who cannot attend the event can still connect with RH Borden’s Texas team directly.
Why Texas Utilities Are Watching This Space Closely
Texas collection systems face a mix of pressures that make data-driven maintenance more than a nice-to-have. Rapid population growth in many metro areas means aging pipe networks are carrying more flow than they were designed for. Seasonal storm patterns, especially heavy rain events, put real strain on systems still managing I&I with manual inspection and guesswork. With limited crew hours and tightening budgets, utilities are under pressure to prove that maintenance dollars are going toward the pipes and manholes that actually need attention, not just the ones on this year’s schedule. That is the backdrop for a lot of the conversations RH Borden has at Texas Water each year. Utility teams are less interested in a sales pitch and more interested in seeing how systems similar to theirs found and fixed problems faster once they had the right data in front of them. Stop by Booth 1081 to meet the Texas team and see how RH Borden helps utilities move from reactive maintenance to data-driven decisions with:- BASINiQ I&I Location Services: pinpoint I&I within a few hundred feet using high-density sensor networks and basin-level analytics.
- Acoustic Assessments: identify which pipe segments actually need cleaning, so teams can stop wasting time cleaning clean pipes.
- Manhole Virtual Models: create digital twins that help quantify degradation and prioritize rehabilitation.
What You’ll Actually See at Booth 1081
This is not a booth full of brochures. The team will have real basin maps, acoustic screening results, and manhole model examples pulled from actual utility deployments, so you can see how the data looks in practice rather than in theory. You can even strap on VR goggles and go into an actual Texas manhole (with Texas-sized problems!) If your system has a specific pain point, whether that is chronic wet-weather overflows, crews wasting time on unnecesary cleaning, or manholes nobody has a clear condition picture on, bring it up. The team can usually speak directly to how a similar situation played out for another Texas utility.A Closer Look at Each Tool
Each of these three services solves a different piece of the same underlying problem: knowing where to spend limited maintenance dollars for the biggest impact. BASINiQ works by placing sensors throughout a sewer basin rather than relying on a single point of measurement. That density is what allows the system to narrow I&I sources down to specific manholes instead of just flagging “somewhere in this neighborhood.” Acoustic Assessments take a different approach. Instead of sending a camera down every pipe segment, the technology screens for blockage risk acoustically, which is faster and cheaper, and it tells crews where CCTV inspection is actually worth the time. Manhole Virtual Models round this out by turning manhole condition into something measurable and comparable over time, rather than a note in a binder that says “checked, looks fine.” If you are attending Texas Water in San Antonio, come say hello. The RH Borden team would love to talk I&I, condition-based maintenance, digital twins, and how to make sewer system data more actionable. Find RH Borden at Booth 1081.Can’t Make It to San Antonio? Let’s Talk Anyway
A conference booth is a good place to start a conversation, but it is not the only place. If Texas Water does not fit your schedule this year, RH Borden’s Texas team is still available to walk through BASINiQ, Acoustic Assessments, or Manhole Virtual Models over a call, and to talk through what a pilot might look like for your system specifically. Visit rhborden.com or reach out through the contact page to set up a time.Bringing Smarter Sewer Maintenance to Texas and Beyond
Texas Water 2026 is a chance to see, in person, what condition-based maintenance actually looks like when the data is in front of you instead of buried in a spreadsheet. Whether your biggest challenge is I&I, wasted cleaning cycles, or aging manholes with no clear condition history, the shift toward data-driven decisions starts with knowing where to look first. RH Borden helps municipalities across Texas and the rest of the country make that shift, using BASINiQ, Acoustic Assessments, and Manhole Virtual Models to turn field data into practical maintenance decisions. Visit RH Borden at Booth 1081 in San Antonio, or connect anytime at rhborden.com. Contact us now!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find RH Borden at Texas Water 2026?
RH Borden is at Booth 1081 at Texas Water 2026 in San Antonio. The company’s Texas team is there to show how utilities can move from reactive maintenance to data-driven decisions, and to talk through inflow and infiltration, condition-based maintenance, and digital twins. Texas Water is one of the largest regional water events in the U.S., with more than 600 exhibit booths.What will RH Borden be showing at the booth?
RH Borden is demonstrating three services that turn sewer system data into action: BASINiQ I&I Location Services, SL-RAT Acoustic Assessments, and Manhole Virtual Models. The team can walk you through real maps and models from live deployments.What does it mean to move from “reactive” to “data-driven” sewer maintenance?
It means cleaning, inspecting, and repairing based on the measured condition of your system instead of waiting for failures or following a fixed schedule. Reactive maintenance spends money on emergencies and on work that may not be needed, while a data-driven, condition-based approach focuses resources where the data shows real problems.Which RH Borden service fits us if inflow and infiltration is our biggest problem?
If I&I and wet-weather overflows are your main concern, start with BASINiQ I&I Location Services, which isolates where storm and groundwater enter your system within a few hundred feet. If your bigger pain is wasted cleaning effort, SL-RAT Acoustic Assessments show which segments actually need cleaning, and if aging manholes are the issue, Manhole Virtual Models quantify degradation so you can prioritize rehab.We cannot make it to Texas Water. Can we still connect with your team?
Yes. Even if you cannot stop by Booth 1081, you can reach RH Borden directly to talk through I&I, condition-based maintenance, digital twins, and how to make your sewer system data more actionable.Related Content
Editorial Review by Jason Lake, Senior Account Manager, South CA and National Accounts
Jason Lake bridges the gap between advanced technology and the water industry. Since 2010, he has helped Municipal and Industrial clients solve their toughest wastewater challenges by combining a background in Computer Science with over 12 years of boots-on-the-ground experience.
Jason is a leading voice in AI integration and condition-based maintenance. He frequently shares his insights at WEF and GWI conferences, showing utilities how to unlock new levels of productivity through innovation. Today, Jason serves as the Southern California Account Manager for RH Borden