Midwestern Military Installation — A water leak from a valve was discovered on a 12-inch line in a small water vault. Unfortunately, there were no isolation valves within the vicinity. Performing the repair with the available valves would result in an expanded shutdown radius, including 13 buildings and two fire tanks that support the fire suppression system within the area.
Additionally, the System Owner Site Manager wanted to avoid risking the safety of the repair crew within a confined space with a leaking 12-inch water line. To read their full story, download the project brief.