Water Services Replacement 19/20 Project

Project Description

The Water Services Replacement 19/20 Project will replace defective water services that result in frequent pipe breaks and water leaks. Many of the water services installed during the 1970’s and early 80’s included polybutylene “blue-tube” piping to connect the water main to the customer’s water meter. Polybutylene (PB) is plastic resin used to manufacture pipes and fittings that becomes brittle causing micro-fractures and pipe failure. The subject project will upgrade the deteriorated water services and water main service saddles to current City standards.

This project will replace approximately 180 polybutylene service lines located in residential areas with high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The water service replacements are phased over multiple years due to the cost and size of the project. The project locations are prioritized based on failure rate. Operational staff has prioritized the locations around Del Oro Way and Creekside Way due to service call history. In addition to these two residential areas, operational staff has selected to replace water services on McDowell Blvd from Old Redwood Highway to Sunrise Parkway, in anticipation of roadway rehabilitation in fiscal year 21/22.

Address (approximate):  North McDowell Blvd from Sunrise Parkway to Old Redwood Highway, Creekside Circle, Eastside Circle, Del Oro Circle, Del Sol Way.

Project Manager: Dan Herrera, Senior Civil Engineer