Tricky Leaks

For some time, there's been a suspicion that the valve on the water standpipe below the Treatment Building has been leaking. Finally, it was obvious that something was wrong so we had the valve and the line excavated yesterday. Unfortunately, the system's plans don't really show where the line is so the digging had to be careful. Finally, however, the valve and the nearby pipe was exposed. Sure enough, there was a significant leak from the valve.

A quick cut removed the pipe and a bit of pressure from 2 pipe wrenches freed the valve which was later found to be completely worn out. Once a new valve is received everything will be put back together again.