Project Benefits & Temporary Impacts: The new PVC waterlines are expected to last for 100 years or more! The 60-70-year-old waterlines that are currently in the ground are corroded, leaking, and at the end of useful life. This is why the Water Authority is replacing the water main, gooseneck, and curb stop in your neighborhood (utility’s responsibility). If your service line from the meter box to your home (homeowner’s responsibility) has never been replaced, then it may be the same age as the main waterline, and you may want to consider replacing your service line because it’s probably past its useful life as well (can be done at your convenience and does not need to occur during this project).
Following the completion of our waterline replacement work, you will likely experience improved water pressure in your home and less turbidity (cloudiness) in your water. Also, these new water lines will minimize future emergency repairs in your area.
While our crews install the new water lines, manipulate valves, and make new connections, there is a potential for mineral scale and sediment in the old water lines to get stirred up. As a result, you may notice a slight increase in the turbidity of the water that comes from your faucets and showerheads. Below are some ways you can resolve these issues:
Run your faucets or shower fixtures for a few minutes to flush out any sediment in the water. After a few minutes of flushing, you should see clearer water. You may need to clean the screens that are within the faucets and/or showerheads to remove any sediment that collects there.
Open faucets and plumbing fixtures slowly, and when you are done, close them slowly as well. This will minimize turbulence in your plumbing system and help keep the water clearer.
If your water is still excessively cloudy, try running an outside water hose to help flush out the water service line to your home.
Clean the screens and filters on your home irrigation sprinkler system, including the individual sprinkler heads and, if applicable, the main filter unit in your sprinkler box. There are multiple videos on YouTube to assist with these activities.
