SPU Water Line Repair in Final Stages

Work is in the final stages for the SPU water supply line repair and remains on track to be completed by the end of July or early August. Once this work is complete and the line is operational, the Island will resume having adequate incoming water supply to meet normal demand. Here’s the latest update:

Over the past several weeks, crews successfully installed the 1,300 foot flexible liner and completed quality and readiness testing. Crews are now working to connect the lined section to the existing pipe on each end.

Once connected, crews will work on flushing, filling, and disinfecting the pipe which is scheduled for next week. Final testing will then be completed. This is the last step to return the repaired line to operation.

Flushing elements of the water system after repairs or maintenance work is done is necessary to ensure water quality and safety. While we’ve all been taking steps to conserve water while this repair has been underway, certain flushing events are unavoidable and you may notice them taking place as part of this project and others. City crews are coordinating to ensure water flushing events are conducted only when necessary during this period of water conservation. Upcoming water flushing includes the final stages of the SPU water supply line repair and a previously-postponed project to replace a fire hydrant on the south end of the Island.

The City has reduced municipal water use wherever possible and we ask Islanders to keep up the good work conserving water in your homes and businesses. The Island’s reservoirs have maintained adequate levels because of your continued hard work – thank you.

Additional updates will be shared next week as the final stages of the SPU water supply line repair are completed.