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SPID schedules diver inspection after large water-line leak near Great Salt Lake
Summary
Staff reported a leak discharging roughly 1.6 million gallons per month near the Great Salt Lake approach; crews scheduled a scuba diver to inspect and clear rocks so a band clamp or other repair can be installed.
District staff reported discovering a leak near the district's intake/approach to the Great Salt Lake that is estimated to be losing about 1.6 million gallons per month. The district plans to send a scuba diver to inspect the pipe and remove rocks so crews can assess whether a band clamp repair will hold or whether a more extensive repair is required.
Staff said the area where the leak was found is shallow (water about five feet deep with four feet of mud) and that an inspection is scheduled for the following morning. The district is metering the loss and estimating ongoing costs; staff characterized the situation as pressing because the leak represents recurring water loss and associated expense, and asked crews to prioritize a targeted underwater inspection and repair plan.
