Project Case Study
Primus Medium Pressure
Media
Potable Water
Pressure (psi)
130
Length (ft)
1,820
Diameter (in)
16
Pits
2
Bends (deg)
22, 45
California
Client Objective
Rehabilitate water main traversing extreme canyon topography without heavy excavation.
Overview
The project involved rehabilitating a 1,816-foot, 16-inch potable water pipeline using Primus® Medium Pressure technology. Operating at 130 PSI, the system had to navigate through 10 bends with 22 and 45-degree angles to follow the rugged canyon terrain.
Challenges
Advantage Reline faced extraordinary topographical challenges while rehabilitating a 1,816-foot, 16-inch potable water pipeline that traversed a steep canyon. Beginning at a street intersection, the pipeline route ran uphill, descended a precipitous canyon slope, then climbed back up the opposing side before terminating at the end of another street, presenting terrain conditions that made conventional excavation extremely difficult and environmentally disruptive.
Solution
Advantage Reline implemented specialized trenchless technology to navigate this challenging route, including four 45-degree angles and four 22-degree angles that followed the canyon's natural contours. By utilizing access points at the beginning and end of the pipeline, the team eliminated the need for excavation equipment in the environmentally sensitive canyon, preventing erosion, habitat disruption, and the logistical complexities of operating heavy machinery on extreme slopes.
The rehabilitated system now operates reliably at 130 PSI, restoring essential potable water service across this challenging geographical barrier. This project showcases Advantage Reline's ability to overcome extreme topographical obstacles while protecting natural environments, demonstrating how their advanced rehabilitation techniques can address infrastructure challenges previously considered unmanageable without extensive excavation and environmental impact.
