A break in a 16-inch water transmission line has been repaired
and the system was placed back in full operation Friday,
following two rounds of state-mandated testing to ensure the
water quality.
City of Redlands Water Division staff discovered the break in the
line at a City pumping station near Ford Park Monday morning,
July 13. More than 3.6 million gallons of water was lost before
the leak was capped Tuesday.
More than 6,200 water customers representing more than 23,000
residents were asked to conserve water, especially during the
peak morning hours, because of the low water levels to City
reservoirs and to ease strain on the system during the repairs
and testing.
TryCo Consulting Inc. of Corona, Calif., won a $94,860 contract
to repair the line after four companies were invited to submit
bids.
Following the repairs and chlorination, two water samples taken
16 hours apart were tested to ensure water quality. Both samples
came back clear, and the State Water Quality Control Board
authorized the City to put the main back in service Friday
morning.
