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Snellville investigating a large leak that could delay splash-pad opening
Summary
City staff said a leak in the splash-pad water line has produced an estimated 193,000 gallons lost in one month; crews are using leak-detection equipment but locating the 300-foot, 3/4-inch line under concrete has been difficult and repairs may require substantial excavation.
City staff told the council they are investigating a significant leak in the line that supplies the city splash pad and that the leak could delay the facility’s opening for the season.
Staff described the supply line as roughly 300 feet of 3/4-inch pipe running from the meter on Flower Street and said the county estimates the leak produced about 193,000 gallons of water in one month. Leak-detection contractors using sonic and other locating equipment have had difficulty pinpointing the line beneath existing utilities and concrete, staff said.
Staff said fixes could require excavating under concrete and exposing up to 300 feet of pipe, an outcome staff wants to avoid if possible. A staff comment in the meeting estimated a $3,000 bill for current detection work; staff said turning on the splash pad without exact repairs would likely worsen the leak and could force another temporary closure. City staff said they are discussing options with plumbers and leak-detection contractors and will return when they have a recommended repair plan and timeline.
Council members asked about the meter location and timeline; staff said work is ongoing and weather conditions (cold, rain) have complicated detection efforts. No final repair decision or schedule for reopening the splash pad was announced at the work session.
