
CVWD Infrastructure Museum
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45° Sewer Joint
Roots can invade sewer pipes and joints, restricting water flow and pressure.
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45° Sewer Joint
Roots can invade sewer pipes and joints, restricting water flow and pressure.
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Markridge Reservoir Tank
The old metal lid of the reservoir tank has indentations caused by sand blasting during repairs.
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Bell attached to 12”Pipe
Pipe damage caused by contractor during construction work.
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Bell attached to 12”Pipe
Pipe damage caused by contractor during construction work.
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6” Flange and coupling welded to 6” pipe
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Cookie used for hot tapping in Project, E-1021.
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Cookie used for hot tapping in Project, E-1021.
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6” pipe
No interior/exterior lining causes pipe material to deteriorate at a faster rate than pipes with interior/exterior lining.
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12” Water Main
Damaged caused by Public Utility Company using an auger during construction work. The auger drilled a hole through the pipe.
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Fire Hydrant
Montrose Ave./Pennsylvania Ave. – High pressure caused the material of the lower barrel to rupture.
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Repair Clamp
Improper cleaning and installation can damage the clamp repair creating dents.
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Repair Clamp
Improper cleaning and installation can damage the clamp repair creating dents.
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Water Heater
Cross section of Water Heater and Yoke Set up
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Water Heater
Cross section of Water Heater and Yoke Set up
Calcium build-up from hardness of water
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Old Yoke
No longer installed in our District
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Oak Creek Reservoir
Pipe weathering of saddle, coupling, and pipe due to old age.
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Oak Creek Reservoir
Pipe weathering of saddle, coupling, and pipe due to old age.