Our Focus on Unique Requirements of Commercial Building Water Main Projects

Water Main Utah recognizes the unique requirements of commercial properties and property managers, and the priority of ensuring tenants, employees, clientele are able to continue use and operations are able to continue with minimal disruptions.  We understand the cost of downtime of a commercial operation from a water main issue and that use of the building and facilities can’t just stop - we know how to structure our project in ways that are less intrusive to the structure’s use and are able to execute the project on nights and weekends to minimize disruptions. And our team follows procedures to ensure the safety and minimized disruption of your employees, clients and tenants.  We are able to fold seamlessly into your facility’s support network of facilities staff and contractors to ensure the building is able to continue its operational routine and our project doesn’t get in the way of employees, clients or tenants.

Corroded Pipes

Pipes made of metal can corrode, which can cause blockage, a reduction in water pressure and impact water quality.  Corroded pipes indicate structural compromise and are nearing failure.  Mineral buildup in pipes can also reduce water flow.

Extreme Freeze Thaw Cycles

Extreme temperature changes take a toll on pipe material and are a frequent culprit of main water line breaks, especially when the pipes are not buried sufficiently deep or the freeze line penetrates deeper than anticipated with standard pipe depth. 

Soil Issues

Soil movement due to seismic events or spring runoff saturation can put stress on underground water pipes that lead to a break.  Though not a common problem here in the Salt Lake Valley, acidic soil can degrade underground water pipes.

Tree Root invasion

Tree roots can compromise and breach underground water lines and eventually block the line. As roots enlarge, they may occasionally break the pipes and enter the cracks. More commonly, the pipes fail (especially at the joints) due to age or slight movement of the soil, allowing roots to invade. 

Blocked Water Line

Internal pipe corrosion, mineral buildup, or a pipe intrusion such as by tree roots can all cause an underground service lateral to become blocked. Over time, these mineral deposits can accumulate, create mineral buildup, and clog the pipes. In severe cases, the buildup restricts water flow, leading to increased pressure within the pipe. This combination of restricted flow and high pressure can result in cracks and breaks in the pipes.

Aging Pipes/Old Pipes

Deteriorated cast-iron water pipes, aging galvanized pipes or piping of any material will degrade with time.  Life expectancy of underground water service lines is expected to be 50-75 years, but due to a range of localized factors, pipes can age at an accelerated pace and aging pipes are subject to failure in an extreme freeze/thaw event, or with soil movement.

Call Water Main Utah to Discuss Your Project

Call us and give us a brief description of the water main problems you’re experiencing and we’ll give you a real-time response on our recommended course of action and whether we think we can help.  We can come on-site to your facility same day and meet you to come up with a plan of action and share our perspective on how to solve the problem. Because we have a range of options and technologies at our disposal, we’re not limited in how we solve problems and can propose a customized approach that is the best fit for the circumstances of your building or facility.  Give us a call and speak with one of our trenchless experts and see what we can do for you.  Water Main Utah specializes in complex commercial water main projects and we offer service for maintenance, pre-purchase information and diagnosis of failed and failing pipes.  Give us a call to discuss your water main needs.