In Mayfield, Kentucky a 10-inch vitrified clay pipe was missing a 4 foot section, causing massive amounts of inflow/infiltration (I/I) to continuously flow through their system. Above the pipe sat a small concrete bridge with a 18-inch storm drain crossing the sewer line. Traditional dig and replace methods would have forced the city to bypass both sewer lines, completely rebuild the bridge and close the road down—estimated costs were between $25,000 and $30,000.
With an estimated costly and timely excavation, the city turned to Source One Environmental (S1E) to provide a trenchless solution to repair the missing pipe. Providing an on-site consultation, S1E used the PipePatch point repair system and installed two 10-inch x 48-inch repairs. The repairs were overlapped by 1 foot, allowing the team to utilize the existing solid pipe to reestablish structural strength and prevent future damage.
S1E’s trenchless PipePatch system restored all structural integrity to the damaged pipe and confirmed that it would perform exceptionally for future years. PipePatch created a pipe within a pipe, as the fully cured resin and fiberglass formed a structural barrier between the pipe interior and the exterior environment. The original inside diameter of the pipe was only affected by 1/8-inch. The entire installation process took five hours, three people and a fraction of the estimated cost.
Case Study featured in the Cleaner Magazine's October issue under CIPP Lining Methods and Projects
About S1E:Source One Environmental (S1E) was established in 2009 to provide innovative solutions for municipalities, contractors and plumbers in the water management and infrastructure rehabilitation markets. S1E manufacturers trenchless repair products that provide customers with an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective solution while offering on-site training and consultations.
