Maintaining a water distribution system requires constant management. From leaking pipes to broken valves or even distribution expansion, there always seems to be something to do and you will never be short of work. But, are “old” ways of performing maintenance and repair creating unnecessary costs?

Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed targeted control to connect a million-gallon water tank to a new water treatment center.

Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed targeted control for planned maintenance and repair.

The Insta-Valve 250 provided targeted shutdown to allow proactive maintenance while ensuring a nearby hospital remained fully operational.

The Insta-Valve 250 provided targeted shutdown without impacting service to customers.

Hydra-Stop’s solution stopped a potentially dangerous leak without disrupting service to nearby factories or businesses.

Hydra-Stop’s solution kept the water running in a highly active and populated area while repairs were made.

Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed the city to gain control of their infrastructure where no valves were present.

Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed a targeted shutdown to stop a massive and costly water loss.

Like so many municipalities, the City of Miamisburg has an aging infrastructure of valves that had not been excercised in decades. Read the full project brief to learn how Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed greater control that minimized shutdown when a water main ruptured.

Hydra-Stop, the global leader for the manufacturing of insertion valves and line stop fittings for water and wastewater distribution systems, officially announced the launch of the Insta-Valve 20-24 insertion valve today, after a prelaunch unveiling at AWWA’s ACE19 in June.

Hydra-Stop, the leading manufacturer of insertion valves and line stop fittings serving municipal water distribution systems around the world, announced the launch of Hydra-View, a CCTV pipeline assessment solution which works in combination with Hydra-Stop’s award winning Insta-Valve 250 Patriot insertion valve.

Winchester Municipal Utilities (WMU) faced challenges regarding two separate sections of town. The lines required maintenance due to old inoperable inline valves that needed to be replaced. The challenge - replacing these valves using a procedure that eliminated the shutdown of the water lines that service hundreds of homes and businesses.

Buchanan County had a project which required repairs to a pumping station that boosts the pressure high enough to get water to a tank at the top of a mountain. The line pressure needed to accomplish this is 250 psi. After considering options, Buchanan County selected the Hydra-Stop Insta-Valve 250 Patriot. Read the full project profile to learn more.

Whether it’s a planned or emergency shutdown, utilizing valve insertion can benefit a water utility. This permanent asset provides a safe, efficient method for valve insertion that can save an average of 40%.

The Insta-Valve 20-24 is a permanent asset designed to provide decades of trouble-free operation, and can be capitalized and depreciated over time, much like a traditional gate valve. The Insta-Valve 20-24 is installed under pressure, without the need to mill or remove a section of pipe. With one-day installation, the Insta-Valve 20-24 is the smart, economical investment to help you eliminate shutdown and reduce the cost of system maintenance and repair by up to 30%.

Ideal for shallow bury applications, the Bevel Gearbox Actuator allows for horizontal valve installation for 4-12" Insta-Valve 250 insertion valves.

Short animation showing the use of the HSF250 fitting and the Hydra-Stopper for linestops.

Simplify distribution maintenance using the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot insertion valve from Hydra-Stop.