Operators need to know water main repair and installation / Gary A. Burlingame, Hunter Adams, Steve Ash, Mark Southard, Gordon W. Smith, and Ty Allgood.

Abstract: Understanding how care must be taken when water mains are repaired and installed can help operators understand their role in providing high quality water to consumers. This article discusses the importance of carefully excavating work areas, inspecting them to ensure pipe and materials aren't contaminated by the environment, and confirming disinfection was sufficient to release repaired or newly installed materials into service.