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Ashland officials describe emergency repair of major water-line leak; city reports roughly $119,400 in immediate costs
Summary
City staff reported an emergency repair to a large water transmission line near the Devore Hill tank, replacing a damaged 24-inch section with fused polyethylene and installing a temporary shutoff using a line-stop. Officials said the work preserved system pressure and disinfection capability; final dress-up and follow-up work remain.
The Ashland Board of Commissioners heard a detailed after-action report on an emergency water-line failure tied to the Devore Hill tank and associated 24-inch and 36-inch transmission mains.
Director Hall presented the overview, saying the failure began when a leak on a large transmission line caused ground movement that compromised a separate 24-inch main. The city hired a contractor to perform an emergency shutoff using a line stop and to replace the damaged section with fused polyethylene pipe to restore flow and system reliability. “This is an excellent way to do the repairs,” Director Hall said of…
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