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Kingman reports thousands of leak-related calls; city targets polyethylene service lines with replacements, hires and parts
Summary
Public works staff told the Kingman City Council on April 1 that crews responded to 2,558 leak-related calls in fiscal 2024 and had responded to 2,004 related calls so far in 2025, with the majority occurring on 3/4-inch and 1-inch polyethylene service lines that staff said are reaching roughly 20 years of age.
City public works staff on April 1 gave the Kingman City Council an update on ongoing leak activity and mitigation efforts, saying crews have responded to thousands of leak-related calls over the past 18 months and that most repairs involve 3/4-inch and 1-inch polyethylene service lines installed about two decades ago.
Keelan (presenter) told the council that in fiscal year 2024 water operations crews responded to 2,558 leak-related calls for service and that in 2025 to date they had logged 2,004 such calls. Staff said roughly 90 percent of the leaks the city encounters are on 3/4-inch and 1-inch polyethylene service lines; mainline failures are far fewer and…
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