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Utilities report: polyethylene service lines causing surge in water leaks; city weighing multi‑million replacement plan
Summary
Public works reported sharply higher leak calls tied primarily to 3/4–1‑inch polyethylene service pipe failures; staff outlined a $10 million estimate to replace lines in two pavement districts and said current staffing and budget only cover a fraction of needed replacements.
City utilities staff told the council Oct. 21 that Kingman has seen a multi‑year surge in service‑line leaks largely caused by failures in 3/4‑ to 1‑inch polyethylene (PE) service pipe and presented operational data and a budgetary replacement estimate.
Utilities presenter Keelan said crews responded to 2,558 leak‑related calls in FY2024 and about 3,133 in FY2025; for FY2026 to date (since July 1) staff have responded to about 1,582 leak calls. Keelan said roughly 90% of leaks are on 3/4‑ to 1‑inch PE service lines installed roughly 20 years ago; mainline breaks are…
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