[미국] 아메리칸워터, 150만 달러 투자해 수도관 교체
이번 가을 뉴저지 아메리칸 워터(New Jersey American Water)는 밀번(Millburn) 서비스 지역에 2천200피트의 새로운 수도관을 설치하기 위해 약 150만 달러를 투자할 계획이다. 회사는 1930년대에 주입된 관을 대체할 것이다. 노화된 24인치의 수도관은 새로운 30인치 연성 주철관으로 교체된다.
북부 사업체의 선임 이사인 Tom Shroba는 "우리는 노화된 인프라를 적극적으로 개선함으로써 고객들을 위한 품질과 서비스를 보장한다는 우리의 약속을 이어가고 있다"면서 "밀번의 뉴저지 아메리칸 워터사 고객들은 주거 및 화재 예방을 위한 유수량이 증가하고 신뢰성이 지속적으로 향상되는 것을 경험할 수 있다"고 말했다.
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NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER INVESTING $1.5M IN MILLBURN
New Jersey American Water will be investing approximately $1.5 million for the installation of 2,200 feet of new water main in its Millburn service area this fall. The company will replace water main that was put into service as long ago as the 1930s. The aging 24-inch water line will be replaced with new 30-inch ductile iron pipe.
"By proactively upgrading aging infrastructure, we are continuing our commitment to ensuring quality and service for our customers," stated Tom Shroba, senior director, North Operations. "New Jersey American Water customers in Millburn should experience increased water flows for residences and fire protection, and continued improvement in reliability."
Starting early October, the company will be installing the new main. To maintain service during the project, a temporary above ground water line will be installed, bypassing the section of the water main that is being replaced.
Construction will be completed by mid-December by New Jersey American Water's contractor, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son.
The project also includes installing nine-meter pits where none exist. These are typically installed at the curb area of the property, in the right of way. After installation, all that will be visible is a 15-inch circular cover that will be flush with the ground. Final street restoration is expected to be in the spring of 2018.
These improvements in Millburn are part of New Jersey American Water's multimillion-dollar program to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that is reaching the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.7 million people. More information can be found at newjerseyamwater.com.
[출처 = Water World(www.waterworld.com) / 2017년 9월 13일]