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• Preserving Pressure, Protecting Service: Upgrading Hydrant Infrastructure In Kent County

  When Kent County Water Authority faced the urgent replacement of a 94-year-old hydrant tied to a 1931 cast iron main, they were determined to maintain fire protection and avoid customer disruption.

• No Shutdowns, No Setbacks: The Smart Valve Strategy Behind Englewood's Water Upgrade

  Discover how Englewood, Colorado's Lead Reduction Program utilized Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve technology to replace 3,000 lead service lines without service disruption, overcoming aging infrastructure challenges and ensuring consistent water supply.

• Maintaining Continuous Water Service During Critical Infrastructure Upgrades

  Discover how Hydra-Stop’s insertion valve provided new control points without impacting service to surrounding customers.

• How Strategic Valve Installation Prevented Service Disruption at a Senior Living Facility

  Learn how Hydra-Stop’s insertion valve provided new control points to mitigate future disruptions during a service line emergency.

• Strategic Valve Insertion Prevents Widespread Shutdown At Military Facility

  Learn how a military installation used an Insta-Valve insertion valve to repair a water leak, minimizing disruption and costs. Hydra-Stop's support was valued in maintaining military readiness.

• Minimizing Water Outages With Targeted Valve Control

  The Town of Holly Springs, NC, used Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve 250 insertion valves to repair a leak in a transmission line without causing water service outages to over 40 residences. This solution saved the town from widespread outages and other costs associated with a system shutdown, providing better control, cost reduction, and long-term value.

• Why Old-Fashioned Line Maintenance Isn't Working For Modern Communities

  The modern challenges faced by today's water utilities require modern solutions, and insertion valves have evolved into an ideal solution for a range of problems.

• Embracing An Evolved Maintenance Strategy

  Learn how you can find a permanent, cost-effective solution that offers flexibility, improved safety, and more. 

• Managing Drought And Reducing Water Loss During System Maintenance And Repair

  Discover how public water systems can avoid both the cost and the terrible optics associated with repairs during drought conditions by using insertion valves. 

• Insta-Valve 250 Isolates Wastewater Digester Pumps When Previous Valves Failed

  The Insta-Valve 250 provided a targeted control to rehabilitate or replace valves and pumps without shutting down a wastewater pump station. 

• Achieving Pipe Replacement Success While Keeping Service Disruptions at Bay

  In this case study, read about an insertion valve that provided targeted control for an AC pipe removal project without widespread service outages.

• Ensuring Continuous Water Supply During Emergency Hospital Line Repair

  Hydra-Stop's insertion valve provided targeted control to allow for the removal and replacement of a cracked pipe without affecting service to a hospital. 

• Insta-Valve 250 Helps Charlotte Gain Control For Unidirectional Flushing Program

  Hydra-Stop’s insertion valve provides targeted control to allow the city to bring down the levels of iron and other particulates in their water distribution system.

• Insta-Valve 20-24 Eliminates Service Disruption To Connect Water To New Travel Center

  The Insta-Valve 20-24 provided a targeted shutdown to expand and connect the water supply to a new travel facility.

• City Avoids Full Shutdown Of Wastewater Facility For Repairs With Valve Insertion

  The Insta-Valve 20-24 provided a targeted shutdown to remove and replace inoperable valves without causing a substantial wastewater facility shutdown.

• Insta-Valve 250 Helps Prevent Service Disruption To Critical Care Facility

  Hydra-Stop’s insertion valve solution provides targeted control to maintain service to a critical care facility. The Metropolitan District (MDC) provides quality drinking water to eight member municipalities in and around Hartford, Connecticut. One of their member towns is working through a planned road reconstruction and repaving project. A critical care facility and an 80-year-old existing water main are within the project’s construction zone.

• Determining The Right Solution For Your Next Potable Water Project

  Insertion valves are a go-to solution for public water systems for planned, routine, or emergency maintenance and repairs. This article discusses which features should be considered when choosing an insertion valve.

• 10 Years After Installation, Insta-Valve 250 Helps Isolate Repair Area

  A previously installed Insta-Valve 250 insertion valve provided control for a fire pump removal without backflow between the water distribution piping and the water treatment facility.

• Isolating A Leaking Pipe Helps Avoid Water Disruption To Entire Island

  Wanting to avoid an island-wide water system shutdown during peak season, the Village of Bald Head Island turned to the Insta-Valve 250 for help.

• How Valve Insertion Can Underpin Sustainability

  To save money and protect the environment, municipal water systems are increasingly under pressure to adopt sustainable practices. However, progress in this area is often hampered by a wide array of issues. As an alternative to traditional valves, the use of valve insertions has emerged as a sustainable maintenance solution.