Project Case Study
Primus Medium Pressure
Media
Potable Water
Pressure (psi)
75
Length (ft)
3,600
Diameter (in)
18
Pits
5
Bends (deg)
22 and 45s
Nevada
Client Objective
Restore system reliability, eliminate ongoing emergency repairs, and complete the rehabilitation with minimal impact on residents, traffic, and city operations.
Overview
Advantage Reline successfully rehabilitated a 3,600-foot failing 18-inch reclaimed water main in Nevada. Positioned beneath a heavily trafficked residential street, the pipeline had experienced multiple failures over several years, resulting in frequent emergency repairs, road closures, and ongoing disruption to the surrounding community. Residents and the city needed a permanent solution that would restore reliability without the extensive excavation and long-term neighborhood impact associated with traditional pipe replacement.
Challenges
The existing 18-inch water main had a documented history of failures that created a cycle of disruption. Each break triggered emergency repair crews at all hours, street closures in a busy residential corridor, water service interruptions for local households, and significant frustration among residents and city officials.
The pipeline's location beneath a major residential roadway made open-cut replacement impractical without major excavation, extended traffic impacts, and prolonged community disturbance. With multiple fittings and several bends up to 45 degrees along the alignment, the project required a trenchless solution capable of navigating complex geometry while delivering a permanent fix to end the pattern of repeated failures.
Solution
Advantage Reline deployed Primus Line® 18-inch technology to deliver a long-term rehabilitation solution with minimal neighborhood impact. The team strategically installed five access pits along the 3,600-foot alignment and successfully navigated multiple bends up to 45 degrees, ensuring full structural rehabilitation without extensive surface disruption. This trenchless approach avoided major street demolition, eliminated the cycle of emergency repairs, and restored reliable service while allowing residents to continue normal daily routines throughout the project.
The rehabilitation delivered a permanent solution that eliminated the ongoing cycle of failures and emergency repairs. Using only five strategically placed access pits minimized surface disruption compared to the extensive excavation required by traditional replacement. Residential access and traffic flow were maintained throughout construction, and the community now benefits from a structurally sound pipeline rated for 50+ years of reliable service.
