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

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