Summary
Aging gate valves from 1948-1962 are being replaced with modern butterfly valves at four locations, cutting valve operating time nearly in half during main breaks and shrinking the areas affected by shutdowns. Construction starts in April with traffic control at each site.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract not to exceed $2,353,100.
Water customers near the four project sites get more reliable service and smaller shutdown areas during main breaks.
Residents near the four sites will face temporary traffic control during construction starting in April.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Utilities Commission - Jul 16, 2026
The board hired Psomas to design replacement of six large water valves installed between 1946 and 2001 at five locations. Modern butterfly valves can isolate main breaks in 20-30 turns instead of up to 100, speeding up emergency response.
Utilities Commission - Feb 5, 2026
Aging gate valves from 1948-1962 are being replaced with modern butterfly valves at four locations, cutting valve operating time nearly in half during main breaks and shrinking the areas affected by shutdowns. Construction starts in April with traffic control at each site.
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