Installation Of AVT EZ Valves To Support Creation Of Stormwater Retention Pond

Infrastructure upgrades often require isolating municipal pipelines without disrupting surrounding service. When constructing a new stormwater retention pond in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, project engineers needed to lower and divert an active 18-inch sewer force main. Working with C900 PVC pipe presented distinct material challenges, as traditional heavy insertion valves risk imposing excessive mechanical stress on plastic pipe walls.

To maintain continuous line pressure and avoid costly service shutdowns, field teams deployed lightweight insertion valves under live flow conditions. Operating under active pumping pressure allowed generated cutting debris to flush safely downstream, preserving system integrity. The lightweight valve architecture protected the C900 PVC pipeline from physical strain while creating permanent isolation points for future maintenance. Read the full case study to learn how strategic insertion valve placement keeps critical wastewater infrastructure fully operational during major site expansions.