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Water Distribution System

What is the Pipeline Replacement Program?
Why is it necessary to replace district pipes?
What percentage of District pipes currently need replaced?
What causes pipe deterioration?
What types of pipe are currently in the ground?
When is the pipeline project expected to be finished?
How does the District determine which pipes need replacement?
Who repairs District pipes?
Who replaces District pipes?
How much is the district spending on the replacement program?
What are the benefits to me as a PID customer?

What is the Pipeline Replacement Program?

The district has a distribution system that consists of 169 miles of water pipeline. The pipes that are in the ground need replacement due to age and type of material.

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Why is it necessary to replace district pipes?

Over time coatings fail, corrosion occurs and leaks occur.  Over the years as the population density increases smaller pipe sizes aren't sufficient to provide flow so pipe sizes have to be increased. 

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What percentage of district pipes currently need replaced?

About 50%.

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What causes pipe deterioration?

Mostly coating failure which leads to corrosion.

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When is the pipeline project expected to be finished?

This is a long term project that will last well into the next millennium.  At present the forecast is 25 years.

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How does the district determine which pipes need replacement?

Replacement is based on the number of leaks experienced in a segment of pipe.

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Who repairs district pipes?

The District has a dedicated three person leak crew which works on leaky mains and services fire hydrants.

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Who replaces District pipes?

The district has a dedicated pipeline construction crew augmented by seasonal personnel during the summer construction season.

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How much is the district spending on the replacement program?

Currently approximately $600,000-$700,000 a year is spent replacing pipelines.

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What are the benefits to me as a PID customer?

• increased fire flows
• improved flow to match service mains
• fewer maintenance costs
• system improved from corroding

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