Adding A Control Point In A Busy Intersection Without Disruption

Upgrading water infrastructure at a congested intersection connecting state and county roads introduces complex logistical hurdles, particularly when older assets sit dangerously close to other critical utilities. When a municipal water department needed to abandon an aging valve located immediately adjacent to a 12-inch high-pressure gas main, traditional replacement methods were ruled out as unsafe and impractical. Compounding the challenge, the surrounding area serves multiple medical offices, a school, and numerous residences, making widespread service interruptions completely unacceptable.

By choosing advanced under-pressure valve insertion technology, crews successfully completed both excavation and the installation of an 8-inch resilient-seat control valve within a single day. This inline process maintained constant system pressure, ensuring continuous water service to the school, medical facilities, and neighborhood homes while eliminating the risk of disturbing the nearby gas main. The new installation establishes a reliable control point, improving long-term system manageability and safeguarding the community from expansive future outages.

Read the full case study to discover how inline valve insertion solves complex infrastructure challenges in tight, high-traffic corridors.