128th 72nd watermain break repair
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Water shut off box
perpendicular to the building. I
think this is the right one.
Asphalt failure, medium sink
hole with water coming out.
Water shut off and time to investigate.
WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIR128TH AND 72ND DELTA
The saturated ground is composed of a silt / clay. Full removal of the soil will be
required and replacement with road base to avoid future settlement issues.
WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIR128TH AND 72ND DELTA
Excavation of the area revealed a waterline under complete failure.
WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIR128TH AND 72ND DELTA
Hand removals to clean around the
repair zone begin.
The broken section is
removed for a new coupler to
be installed.
WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIR128TH AND 72ND DELTA
Pipe cleaned, prepped, and a new coupler is ready for install to complete
the pipe repair.
WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIR128TH AND 72ND DELTA
New coupler is installed, pressure tested, and backfilling to start after test has
passed. Line flushing to be done and then ready for service.
Repair time approximately 8 hours
WATERMAIN BREAK REPAIR128TH AND 72ND DELTA