1 Providence Water Water Main Rehabilitation 2019 Project Overview Edgewood, City of Cranston Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Rhode Island Shriners Imperial Room
2 Providence Water Source of Supply Supply Source: Scituate Reservoir & Five Tributary Watershed Area: 93 Square Miles Watershed Area Owned: 28 Square Miles Storage Capacity: 40 Billion Gallons Philip J. Holton Water Purification Plant Scituate, RI Average Amount of Water Treated Per Day: 60 Million Gallons
3 Providence Water System Overview TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION Size of Pipes: 6 inches to 102 inches in diameter Pipe Materials: Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Steel, Asbestos Cement and Concrete Total Length of Pipe: 1,030 Miles Storage Tanks & Total Volume: 6, 120 MG Pumping Stations: 12 Philip J. Holton Water Purification Plant Scituate, RI Pressure Zones: 10 Service Connections: 76,500 Valves: 14,500 Fire Hydrants: 6,300 WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS Kent County Water Bristol County Water Greenville Water Johnston Smithfield East Providence Warwick Lincoln RETAIL CUSTOMERS Cranston Providence North Providence Johnston Smithfield
4 Providence Water Water Main Rehabilitation Program Unlined Cast Iron Pipes: 495 Miles (48% of total piping) Total Services: 76,500 Total Lead Services: 28,900 Completed Public Side Lead Service Replacements: 16,800 Total Private Side Services Replaced: Philip J. Holton Water Purification Plant Scituate, RI Remaining Public Side Lead Service Replacements: 657 12,100
5 Providence Water Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Total Investment Into System Since 1996 = $446.4 Million
6 Reinvesting In Our System Many of our mains were installed more than 100 years ago. Original Records for Armington St., July 16, 1884
7 WMR 2 19 Edgewood, Cranston 2019 Construction Season Water Main Rehabilitation Hotline (Normal Business Hours) 401 521 6303 Water Main Emergency Line (After Hours) 401 952 6535
8 Typical Construction Notices 45 DAY NOTICE 14 DAY NOTICE 72 HOUR NOTICE 24 HOUR NOTICE
9 Providence Water & Contractor I.D. Badge Providence Water employees and contractors must present this identification badge, before entering private property. Call Providence Water at (401) 521 6303 with any questions or concerns.
10 Typical Construction Sequence 1. Replace service lines. 2. Install temporary surface bypass system. 3. Rehabilitate water mains. 4. Remove temporary surface bypass system. 5. Pavement and sidewalk restoration.
11 Typical Cross Section From Water Main to Curb Stop to House
12 Do you have a private side lead service line (LSL)? It is very likely that your private side service line is made of lead if: the public side service line is lead and/or your house was built before 1945.
13 Lead Service Identification LEAD PIPE If the scraped area is shiny and silver, your service line is lead. COPPER PIPE If the scraped area is copper in color, like a penny, your service line is copper.
14 Public Side Lead Service Line Replacement SAW CUTTING TRAFFIC COORDINATION TYPICAL SERVICE TRENCH (ACCESS PIT) LONG SIDE PULLING COPPPER IN TAPPING NEW CORPORATION NEW CORP. WITH COPPER INSTALLED
15 Public Side Lead Service Line Replacement INITIAL SERVICE FLUSH IN TRENCH DISINFECTION FINAL FLUSH AT OUTSIDE FAUCET SAMPLE KIT W/ FLUSH NOTICE TEMPORARY PATCHES FINAL RESTORATION STREET & SIDEWALK
16 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process Typical Street with Existing Water Main and Service Connections
17 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 1. Install Temporary Surface Bypass System
18 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process Typical Hydrant Feed for Bypass 1. Install Temporary Surface Bypass System (cont.)
19 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process Typical Road & Sidewalk Crossings 1. Install Temporary Surface Bypass System (cont.)
20 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process Typical Driveway Ramp 1. Install Temporary Surface Bypass System (cont.)
21 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process Typical Temporary Bypass Feeder Hose Homeowner s Garden Hose 1. Install Temporary Surface Bypass System (cont.)
22 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 2. Blow Back Services
23 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 3. Clean and Cement Line Existing Cast Iron Water Main
24 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 3. Clean & Cement Line Existing Cast Iron Water Main (cont.)
25 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 3. Clean & Cement Line Existing Cast Iron Water Main (cont.)
26 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 4. Remove Temporary Surface Bypass System
27 Water Main Clean and Cement Line Process 5. Pavement & Sidewalk Restoration Temporary & Permanent
28 Cleaning and Lining Results BEFORE AFTER
29 Why is lead a concern? Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources (lead paint, dust). Highest Risk: Infants and small children Pregnant women Adults with kidney problems Adults with high blood pressure
30 How does lead get into my drinking water? Drinking water that leaves our water treatment plant in Scituate and journeys through PW s distribution system is lead free.
31 How does lead get into my drinking water? When water comes in contact with sources of lead for an extended time period, lead can leach into the water: Lead service lines Lead based solder Lead pipe (within household) Brass and chrome plated fixtures/faucets Brass valves
32 How does lead get into my drinking water?
33 How does lead get into my drinking water?
34 What can you expect after construction? Temporary increase in lead levels at the tap. If you do not replace your private side LSL, it will continue to contribute lead to your tap. Full replacement does not guarantee zero lead levels.
35 What do you need to do after construction? Flush your interior plumbing Complete lead sample test after lead service replacement
36 How can you reduce lead at your tap? Use water pitcher and filters provided to you by PW for 6 months after construction when using water for cooking and drinking. Filters are certified to reduce lead (NSF 53 certified).
37 Tips to Reduce Lead Replace your private side lead service connection. Flush your pipes Run the cold water faucets in your home until the temperature of the water gets noticeably colder and then for another minute (usually at least 3 5 minutes in all). Use only cold water for cooking and drinking. Periodically remove the faucet aerators and flush the screen section of all debris. Replace internal plumbing lead based soldered pipes, brass/chrome plated faucets that may contain lead.
38 Providence Water 0% Interest Loan Private Side Lead Service Replacement Providence Water program offers 3 year, 0% interest loans for customers to replace their private lead service lines. Available on a first come first serve basis. If a customer replaces their private side of the service line, Providence Water will automatically replace the public side at no cost. To find out more information, please call (401) 521 6303. Download Application/Request for Estimate at www.provwater.com/loan
39 Questions? Water Main Rehabilitation Hotline (Normal Business Hours) 401 521 6303 Water Main Emergency Line (After Hours) 401 952 6535