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Glendora crews replace aging valves, restore service to about 80–90 homes after emergency repairs
Summary
City water staff reported crews replaced century‑old gate valves and made temporary and permanent repairs to mains and hydrant laterals, restoring service to about 80–90 homes within scheduled windows and asking the commission to receive and file the report.
Dale, a member of the City of Glendora water division staff, told the commission crews recently replaced a broken 6‑inch gate valve dating to 1953 and installed a butterfly valve and a 45‑degree ductile‑iron fitting to reconnect the main, restoring service to roughly 80–90 homes.
He said the broken valve was found in a closed position and the shallow depth of the main required specialty approaches. "None of this shows in our maps or our GIS," Dale said, noting crews often must make real‑time decisions in the field.…
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