SECTION WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. B. The foreman of the contracting crew must speak fluent English.

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1 SECTION WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 DESCRIPTION: A. This section gives the requirements for installation of water lines, including pipe, valves, and service connections and sampling stations. Excavation, trenching, and backfilling are covered in SECTION 02220: Excavation, Grading, Trenching and Backfilling. B. The foreman of the contracting crew must speak fluent English. C. Any event requiring a Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) representative to be present will require a 2 working day notice to schedule the event. D. No valves are to be operated unless a CFPUA representative is present. Any valves operated without a CFPUA representative present or a directive may be subject to penalties in accordance with CFPUA s Ordinance SUBMITTALS A. Test Reports: Submit all the results of the bacteriological tests to the CFPUA Engineering Inspector. B. Shop Drawings: Contractor shall furnish to CFPUA Engineering shop drawings and material specification sheets of all material and items to be installed or delivered as specified in Section 01340: Submittals. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 PIPE GENERAL: Water main and service shall be constructed of PVC pipe except when ductile iron is required. Water service laterals shall be constructed of CTS PE tubing DUCTILE IRON PIPE shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50, ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51, Thickness Class 52, with minimum pressure ratings of 350 psi for 4-12, 250 psi for and 200 psi for 24 and larger, with asphalt coating and cement mortar lining unless otherwise shown or specified. A. Joints shall be push-on or mechanical joints conforming to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11, with a minimum pressure rating of 350 psi or the specified

2 pressure rating of the pipe, with a minimum safety factor of 2:1. B. Linings for pipe and fittings shall be standard thickness cement-mortar in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. C. OUTSIDE COATING: The outside coating shall be a minimum of 1 mil bituminous paint according to ANSI/AWWA C151/A POLYVINYL CHLROIDE (PVC) PIPE AND HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) PIPE: A. HDPE MAINS: Pipe shall be 2-inch minimum, SDR 9, 200 psi, and will be used for directional drilling as directed by CFPUA. B. 2-INCH PVC MAINS: Pipe shall be ASTM D2241, IPS, Gasketed Pipe, SDR 21 minimum and shall bear the seal of NSF. C. 4-INCH 12-INCH PVC MAINS: Pipe shall conform to requirements of AWWA C900 Class 150 (DR 18). Pipe shall bear the seal of NSF. Joints shall conform to ASTM D3139 or ASTM D3212. D. 14-INCH 36-INCH PVC MAINS: Pipe shall conform to requirements of AWWA C905 Class 235 (DR18). Pipe shall bear the seal of NSF. Joints shall conform to ASTM D3139 or ASTM D FITTINGS AND SPECIALS A. Fittings and specials shall be Thickness Class 52 ductile iron, mechanical joint in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11, ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53, 150 pounds per square inch pressure rating unless otherwise shown or specified, except that profile of bell may have special dimensions as required by the pipe manufacturer with elastomeric gaskets. Ductile iron fittings and specials shall be cement-mortar lined (standard thickness) in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. Fittings shall be for bell and spigot pipe. B. Buried service fittings and specials shall be suitable for 350 psi working pressure for 4-24 and 250 psi pressure rating for 30-64, minimum, unless otherwise specified. Fittings and specials for mechanical joint pipe shall conform to C153/A C. Aboveground service fittings (valve vaults, valve pits, pump stations, etc.) shall be rated for 250 psi working pressure for sizes SERVICE LINE PIPING Pipe shall be polyethylene (PE) tubing, SDR 9, 200 psi, conforming to ASTM D2737/AWWA C901. No joint shall be installed between the main service tap and the meter stop. In proven contaminated soil conditions, copper (Type K) services may be required at the discretion of CFPUA

3 MECHANICAL JOINT RESTRAINT GLAND: A. No mild carbon steel fasteners, bolts (i.e., ASTM A307), or harnessing shall be permitted for underground service on water system components. All fasteners, bolts, and harnessing shall be stamped 316 stainless steel. B. Mechanical joint restraint shall be incorporated in the design of the follower gland and shall include a restraining mechanism which, when actuated, imparts multiple wedging action against the pipe, increasing its resistance as the pressure increases. Flexibility of the joint shall be maintained after burial. C. Glands shall be manufactured of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A Restraining devices shall be of ductile iron heat treated to a minimum hardness of 370 BHN. Dimensions of the gland shall be such that it can be used with the standardized mechanical joint bell and tee-head bolts conforming to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 and ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 of latest revision. Twist-off/Torque nuts shall be used to insure proper actuating of the restraining devices. D. Restraint glands shall be Megalug with Megabond as manufactured by EBAA Iron, Inc., or Camlock with Flexi-Coat as manufactured by Smith-Blair, Inc., Stargrip with Starbond, as manufactured by Star Pipe, or equal Rodding could be situation specific (with 316 stainless steel rods and nuts) PACKING MATERIALS AND JOINTS No contaminated material or any material capable of supporting prolific growth of micro-organisms shall be used for sealing joints. The lubricant used in the installation of sealing gaskets shall be suitable for use in potable water and shall conform to AWWA C111/A It shall be delivered to the job in enclosed containers and shall be kept clean. If proven contaminated soil conditions exist, Nitrile or Neoprene Gaskets may be required by the sole discretion of the CFPUA Engineering Representative If 316 stainless steel is not available, submit alternate for CFPUA approval VALVES VALVES: Iron body, bronze mounted, double disc, parallel seat type meeting the full requirements of AWWA C500, or resilient seated valves in conformance with AWWA C509 or C515. Valves larger than 16-inches shall be fully-ported gate valves and require side gear box if cover is not sufficient. Valves shall have 2-inch operating nut and open left, and shall have 0-ring seals. Valve ends shall be mechanical joint, unless otherwise shown or specified. The valve bonnet shall have 316 stainless steel fasteners. The coating on the valve shall conform to AWWA C550 and ANSI/NSF 61. Valves shall be manufactured by Mueller, American Darling or Clow Corporation or approved equal

4 Rev VALVE BOXES: Square nut valve boxes shall be cast iron screw adjustment type with flared base. The word "WATER" shall be cast in the cover. The boxes shall be of such length as will be adapted, without full extension, to the depth of cover required over the pipe at the valve location. Boxes shall be installed over each gate valve, unless otherwise shown or specified. Valve boxes shall conform to ASTM A48 Grey Iron Castings Class 30B or approved equal VALVE BOX CONRETE COLLARS: Valve boxes in unpaved areas shall be installed with either pre-cast or poured in place concrete collars FIRE HYDRANTS: Hydrant valves shall open left. Hydrants shall be iron body, fully bronze mounted, dry barrel type with breakaway flange and stem coupling conforming to AWWA C502, with valve opening not less than 4.5-inches in diameter. Hydrants shall have a 6-inch mechanical joint connection on the inlet end. Outlets shall have 5 STORZ and 2-1/2 American National Standard fire hose coupling threads. Working parts shall be bronze. Hydrants shall be Mueller, American Darling, Clow or approved equal WATER SAMPLING STATIONS: Sampling stations shall be installed on all 2-inch or larger services and mains or as directed by CFPUA. The sampling station shall be installed immediately upstream of the reverse backflow preventer or as directed by CFPUA. The sampling station shall be the Eclipse No. 88 model by the Kupferle Foundry Company, or approved equal, and will be installed per CFPUA Specifications. A ground collar shall be placed around the sampling station and embedded to a minimum depth of 6-inches and the annular space between the ring and sampling station shall be filled with washed stone, #57 or equivalent SERVICE LINE ITEMS SERVICE TAPS 1 INCH A. SERVICE SADDLES: Saddles for PVC main shall be wide band brass body service saddles, McDonald 3801 series, Mueller H series, or approved equal. Saddles for ductile iron pipe shall be Smith Blair Model 313 or approved equal, hardware shall be 316 stainless steel. Size of tap shall match that of the service line (1-inch minimum tap). B. CORPORATION STOP: Connection stop shall have compression nut and gasket service line connections. Size of corporation stop shall match that of service line. Corporation stop shall be McDonald Model 4701B-22, Mueller Model P-15008, or approved equal. Stainless steel insert stiffeners, 1-inch diameter, McDonald Part Number 6133T or approved equal shall be used on all compression fittings. C. THREADS: shall be corporation cock threads SERVICE TAPS 2-INCH A. SERVICE SADDLES: Saddles for PVC mains shall be wide band, 2 pieces, brass body (McDonald 3801 Series) Ford S90 (double strap) or bronze body

5 (Mueller Series H-13000). No three piece service saddles are permitted. Rev 1.06 B. TAPPING SLEEVE/VALVE: The tapping valve shall be a 2-inch, Resilient Wedge Gate Valve, AFC 2502 SS or approved equal. C. VALVE BOXES: A valve box as specified in the specifications shall be installed with the 2-inch tapping valve and larger SINGLE SERVICE LINE A. COMPRESSION ADAPTER FITTINGS: Service stops shall have compression adapter fitting for connection to 1-inch diameter (minimum) PE water service line and shall be McDonald Model or approved equal. Stainless steel insert stiffeners, 1-inch diameter, McDonald Part Number 6133T or approved equal shall be used on all compression fittings. B. SERVICE ANGLE STOPS: Service stop shall have threaded fitting for connection to compression adapter and shall be McDonald Model 4642B, or approved equal DUAL SERVICE LINE A. U-BRANCH FITTING: Dual service connections shall be split using a U- branch fitting with compression fittings for connection to a 1-inch diameter PE service line. Branch shall be McDonald 08U2M with 71/2 spread, Mueller Model H-15365, or approved equal with 3/4-inch threaded connection for service stop. Stainless steel insert stiffeners, 1-inch diameter, McDonald Part Number 6133T or approved equal shall be used on all compression fittings. B. SERVICE ANGLE STOPS: Service stop shall have threaded fitting for connection to U-branch and shall be McDonald Model 4604B, or approved equal LARGE METER SETS AND STRAINERS A. 1-½ inch and 2-inch meters shall be set in a McDonald Meter Setter, Series 775, sized per meter service size, Ford VBB77-15B or approved equal. B. 3-inch and larger water meters shall have a separately mounted strainer basket assembly for trapping and removal of large particles, and a lockable bypass per Standard Detail WATER METER BOXES: Boxes shall be cast iron or plastic with cover complete with lifting lug and a metal read lid. Water meter boxes are to be a minimum of five (5) feet from the property corner. A. Single meter box shall be Carson Black Meter Box with 2/6 MSHI F with cast iron reader or approved equal

6 Rev 1.06 B. Double meter boxes shall be Carson Black Meter Box with 2/6 MSHI F with cast iron reader or approved equal. C. Cast iron boxes conforming to ASTM A48, Class 30B, meeting H20 Loading Standards, shall be used in traffic areas. The box shall be a SIP model 4242 with model 4243 lid. D. Large meter boxes for 1-1/2 or 2 meters shall be Sigma MB 2203 large cast iron boxes (minimum 26-3/4 x 6-3/4 ) WATER METER VAULTS: A. Locate meter vaults outside of pedestrian and vehicle traffic areas. B. Water meter vaults shall be constructed of pre-cast concrete and sized to provide sufficient access for maintenance and protection of the meter and enclosed valves. The base of the vault shall be placed on 6 thick layer of #57 stone. The top of the meter vault shall be set 6-inches above grade. C. The meter vault lid shall be single leaf lockable with matching eye and padlock, rain tight aluminum hatch of size and dimension as shown on drawings. At a minimum, the lid must be sized to allow unrestricted maintenance access for meter retrieval and reset. Hatches shall be manufactured by Halliday Products, Inc. or approved equal. Valves and meters within the vault shall be adequately supported to counteract their weight and all imposed dynamic loads. All water main piping within a minimum of 5 of vault shall be restrained joint ductile iron. D. If remote read is being used, the remote read head shall be mounted flush to the aluminum top and adjacent to the hinge so that the meter can be read with CFPUA equipment without opening the vault. Electronic wiring between the meter and the door mounted electronic remote read head shall have proper slack, be in a protective sheath, secured, and installed adjacent to the hinge to minimize entanglement and interference with door opening and maintenance access SERVICE INTENDED FOR FIRE PROTECTION: A. CFPUA provides potable water service which may be interrupted for repairs, system expansion, or other general requirements. CFPUA does not guarantee adequate fire flow for protection of life or property. There shall be no domestic use taps allowed on a dedicated fire line. Some facility owners choose to utilize this interruptible potable water supply from the CFPUA system for fire protection. If facility owners choose to utilize the potable water system for fire protection flow, the service for fire protection shall be configured in one of two methods: B. Two taps shall be installed, one for potable water and one for fire flow. The potable water tap shall be installed and metered in accordance with Section 2.05

7 SERVICE LINE ITEMS. All meters installed on lines greater than 2-inch diameter must have a strainer and be installed in an appropriately sized, approved meter vault that provides sufficient access for reading, maintenance, and protection in accordance with Water Meter Vaults specification. C. The CFPUA Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Ordinance lists the types of backflow prevention assemblies required for different applications. The fire flow tap will not be metered by CFPUA for billing purposes and the fire flow system will be fully segregated from the potable system. A valve will be installed at the tap and the right-of-way or easement line denoting the CFPUA owned/privately owned boundary. A privately owned, privately maintained backflow prevention assembly shall be installed per the North Carolina State Building Code and in accordance with the CFPUA Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Ordinance. The backflow prevention assembly will be of the detector type to allow detection of leakage downstream. The backflow prevention assembly will be installed as close as possible to the CFPUA water main and before the first branch in the water service line. Installation guidance is also found on CFPUA s Backflow Prevention Assembly Installation and Inspection Form PIPE LOCATION WIRE: Pipe locator wire shall be installed on all main lines, hydrant legs and services as per specifications. A 10 gauge insulated copper wire rated for underground waterproof application. All splices in the wire shall be made with 3M DBR Direct Bury Splice Kit an underground rated, watertight, and approved splice connector or approved equal. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL: Install pipe in strict conformance with AWWA C600. Minimum depth of bury above the top of pipe shall be 36 inches unless ductile iron pipe is used. Install plastic pipe in conformance with ASTM D2774 and recommended practices of the UNI-BELL Plastic Pipe Association ( CUTTING OF PIPE: Cut pipe in a neat and workmanlike manner without damage to the pipe or its lining ADJACENT FACILITIES: Refer to specification for Gravity Sanitary Sewer for adjacent facility locations JOINT DEFLECTION: Maximum joint deflection shall meet requirements of AWWA C600 or AWWA Manual of Practice M PIPE LOCATOR WIRE: The locator wire shall be run continuously along the pipe and shall be securely taped to the top of the water line and all service laterals. The locator wire shall not be wrapped around the pipe, flanges, bells, valves, or other appurtenances. The locator wire shall be accessible above ground at one thousand feet (1,000 ) intervals

8 Rev 1.06 and shall be protected by a cast iron box with cover marked water with a concrete collar. At valve boxes, the wire shall be brought up on the outside of the box, a hole is to be drilled with a grommet near the top of the valve box for wire to be taped to the inside of the box for protection. At valve boxes, the wire shall be brought up on the outside of the box, a hole is to be drilled with a grommet near the top of the valve box for wire to be taped to the inside of the box for protection. The contractor is required to verify and certify the continuity of the locator wire in the presence of the CFPUA Inspector before the line is accepted by CFPUA using low frequency line tracing equipment JOINTING OF PIPE KEEPING PIPE CLEAN AND DRY: Precautions shall be taken to protect pipe interiors, fittings and valves against contamination. Pipe delivered for construction shall be strung so as to minimize entrance of foreign material. When pipe laying is not in progress, for example, at the close of the day s work, all openings in the pipeline shall be closed by water-tight plugs. Joints of all pipe in the trench shall be completed before work is stopped. If water accumulates in the trench, the plugs shall remain in place until the trench is dry. It is recommended that only the amount of pipe to be installed that day be strung out. Note: Delay in placement of delivered pipe invites contamination. The more closely the rate of delivery is correlated to the rate of pipe laying, the less this delay. If the dirt will not be removed by the flushing operation in the opinion of the Owner s Engineer, the interior of the pipe shall be cleaned and swabbed as necessary, with a five (5%) percent hypochlorite disinfecting 300 mg/l residual DUCTILE-IRON PIPE shall be installed in accordance with AWWA C600, modified as necessary by the recommendations of the manufacturer PVC PIPE shall be installed in accordance with AWWA Manual of Practice M23, modified as necessary by the recommendations of the manufacturer CONNECTIONS between different types of pipe and accessories shall be made with transition fittings approved by CFPUA's Representative SERVICE LATERALS: Service laterals shall consist of a tapping saddle, corporation stop and a length of PE pipe with no joint installed between the main service tap and the service stop. Service laterals shall be installed perpendicular to the water main. Contractor shall install all material per the detail allowing for meter installation at a later date by CFPUA personnel. Locator wire shall be installed as per specifications SETTING OF VALVES, VALVE BOXES AND FIRE HYDRANTS GENERAL: Install where shown or directed and set plumb on a brick foundation. Valve boxes shall be centered on the valves. Boxes shall be installed over each outside gate valve. Where feasible, valves shall be located outside the area of roads and streets. Earth fill shall be carefully tamped around each valve box to a distance

9 of 4 feet on all sides of the box, or to the undisturbed trench face if less than 4 feet VALVES after delivery shall be drained to prevent freezing and shall have the interiors cleaned of all foreign matter before installation. Valves shall be fully opened and fully closed to insure that all parts are in working condition RESTRAINING AND BLOCKING The plugs, caps, tees and bends deflecting 11 1/4 degrees or more either vertically or horizontally on water lines 6 inches in diameter or larger shall be provided with thrust blocking or Megalug or Camlok retainer gland at each joint, installed per manufacturer s requirements. Blocking shall be placed between solid ground and the fitting to be anchored. Unless otherwise indicated or directed, the base and thrust bearing sides of the thrust blocks shall be poured directly against undisturbed earth, with a blocking cure time of 5 days. The sides of thrust blocks not subject to thrust may be poured against forms. The area of bearing shall be as shown on the plans or as directed. Blocking shall be placed so that the fitting joints will be accessible for repair. Rods and clamps shall be 316 stainless steel FIRE HYDRANTS Locate and install as shown on the drawings. Each hydrant shall be connected to the main with a 6-inch branch line. Hydrants shall be set plumb with the pumper nozzle facing the roadway and with the center of the lowest outlet not less than18 inches above the finished surrounding grade and the operating nut not more than 48 inches above the finished surrounding grade. The hydrant shall be set in a bed of crushed rock which shall surround the barrel at least 12 inches in all directions. Hydrants shall be restrained with 316 stainless steel tie rods extending from the main line tee to the hydrant, or by combination of tie rods and blocking or by Megalug retainer glands at each joint per manufacturer s requirements. Hydrant valves shall be located at the main as close to the tee or tap as possible, 18 maximum HYDROSTATIC TESTING GENERAL: After all water mains and appurtenances are installed and where any section of a water line is provided with concrete thrust blocking, the hydrostatic test shall not be made until at least 5 days after installation of the concrete thrust blocking unless otherwise approved. The method proposed for disposal of wastewater from hydrostatic tests and disinfection shall be submitted to the Owner's representative prior to performing hydrostatic tests. Use clean potable water for all testing of lines. The contractor is to contact the CFPUA representative to schedule the observation of any valves to be operated for flushing and pre-testing PRESSURE TEST A. For purposes of testing, working pressure shall be 100 psi and test pressure shall be 150 psi. Air testing will not be accepted on mains and services, (Only Hydrostatic Testing is allowed), but will be accepted for saddles, 40 psi for

10 3.11 DISINFECTION Rev 1.06 minutes. The pressure gauge must be liquid filled with 2 psi increments maximum. The gauge must be a minimum of three feet above grade. No more than 3 psi can be lost during the two hour test. The gauge must return to 0 psi when the test is completed. C. Pressure test in strict conformance with AWWA C600, Section 4.1 and 4.2. Test for leakage concurrent with the CFPUA requirements for the pressure test or in conformance with AWWA C600, Section 4.2, Table 6, which shows allowable leakage per 1000 ft. of pipeline allowed. Remedy all visible leaks and locate and repair leakage in lines which exceed the specified amounts. D. The contractor is to contact the CFPUA representative with a 48 hour notice, to schedule the observation of any test. The contractor will pre-test the lines prior to the CFPUA representative arrival. The contractor is to cancel the test if the lines will not pass the required test and remedy all visible leaks and locate and repair leakage in lines which exceed the specified amounts. When completed, the contractor will re-schedule the test DISINFECTING WATER MAINS, FIRELINES AND 4 OR LARGER SERVICES A. Each unit of constructed water main shall be disinfected with chlorine upon successful completion of the hydrostatic test. The disinfection procedure shall be performed in strict conformance with CFPUA Procedures for Disinfecting Water Mains, as outlined below. B. The Contractor shall pay particular attention to the scheduling requirements outlined in the procedures. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing and installing all required chlorine injection and monitoring ports at no additional cost to CFPUA. C. The mains will in no case be accepted by CFPUA for public use until the CFPUA Engineer approves the mains as having been properly disinfected PROCEDURES FOR DISINFECTING WATER MAINS A. GENERAL INTENT It is the intent of these procedures to present essential steps for disinfecting new and repaired water mains. All steps must be initiated and complied with in order for permission to be given for these water lines to be opened for use by CFPUA water customers. Pressure testing must be completed and approved before chlorination procedures are started B. BASIC PROCEDURES The basic procedure comprises: 1. Preventing contaminated materials from entering the water mains during construction or repair and removing by flushing materials that may have

11 Rev 1.06 entered the water main. 2. Disinfecting any residual contamination that may remain. 3. Determining the bacteriological quality by laboratory test after disinfection. C. STANDARD OF REFERENCE All procedures herein shall comply with the AWWA Standard C for Disinfection of Water Mains or the latest revision. D. CHLORINATION PLANNING The planning process prior to chlorination involves checking the design plan for the correct installations and layout needed for chlorination, routing, the chlorine solution and numbering blowoff sample points, calculating the required amount of chlorine, and determining the required amount of time to properly chlorinate the system. Planning is necessary to ensure that newly installed pipes are chlorinated properly and safely. Before calling the CFPUA office for a time to be set up for disinfection, all of the following must be installed or supplied by the Contractor at no cost to CFPUA. Also, this list should be checked and/or assembled before Engineering personnel arrive. 1. The line or lines to be disinfected should be connected to the CFPUA water system (main). A valve should be installed in the line to be disinfected near the CFPUA water main connection. 2. A blowoff of an approved material, or brass faucet should be installed at the dead end of the line and every 1,200 feet to be disinfected for flushing purposes and bacteria sampling. The opening to this blowoff should point downward, and there should be at least twenty-four inches clearance between the opening and the ground for proper sampling. 3. Copper or PVC blowoffs should be at all closed valves. 4. Mains connecting other mains with open valves within the system to be disinfected may cause short circuits resulting in improper disinfection. Valves on these connecting mains should be checked to see if they should be closed to eliminate this problem. Copper blowoffs should be at both sides of valves closed to prevent short circuits. 5. The pressure test of the line needs to pass before attempting disinfection procedures. 6. A clean container is necessary to mix and/or dissolve the hypochlorite. 7. A clean, new wooden mixer should be present for mixing and dissolving the hypochlorite. 8. A pump for pumping the chlorine solution into the line should be present. This pump should be gasoline or electrically powered chemical feed pump designed for feeding chlorine solutions. For small applications, the solutions may be fed with a hand pump; for example, a hydraulic test pump. Feed lines shall be of such material and strength as to withstand safely the

12 maximum pressures that may be created by the pumps. All connections shall be checked for tightness before the hypochlorite solution is applied to the main. 9. All temporary blowoffs and injection points shall be properly abandoned and physically disconnected when directed by CFPUA prior to the line being placed into service. 10. FORMS OF CHLORINE TO BE USED - The forms of chlorine that are to be used for the purpose of disinfection operation or water main repairs are sodium hypochlorite solution or calcium hypochlorite granules, conform to ANSI/AWWA B300. E. PRELIMINARY FLUSHING Flushing is the process of flowing water through a pipe to remove foreign particles which could cause contamination or blockage within the water system. All mains should be flushed prior to chlorination. The minimum amount of water required to flush a main is 1 ½ times the capacity of the main (capacity and time may be calculated using the chart below). A minimum velocity of 2.5 feet per second, but preferably 3.5 feet per second, should be maintained within the pipe to ensure that it is properly scoured. No site for flushing should be chosen unless it has been determined that drainage is adequate for this site. Diameter of Line (Inches) # Gal/Ft Multiply the # gal/ft for the size line by the length of line in feet. This will give you the number of gallons the pipe will hold. NOTE: Flushing is no substitute for preventative measures taken before and during pipe laying. Certain contaminants, especially in caked deposits, resist flushing at any velocity. Furthermore, with diameters of 16 inches, even the minimum recommended flushing velocity of 2.5 feet/second is sometimes difficult to achieve. Temporary blowoffs are a means of releasing water from a main for flushing. They are normally placed at dead ends and at each side of closed valves. A blowoff usually consists of a corporation stop, a length of pipe, and a curb stop at ground level; however, a blowoff on a large water main may consist of a gate valve and a length of pipe. Blowoffs are to be installed by the contractor installing the new water main. All permanent blowoffs shall be installed in accordance with standard details and specifications

13 DISINFECTION PROCEDURES AFTER CUTTING INTO OR REPAIRING EXISTING MAINS The following procedures apply primarily when mains are wholly or partially dewatered. After the appropriate repair procedures have been completed, the existing main may be returned to service prior to completion of the bacteriological testing to minimize the time customers are out of water. Leaks or breaks that are repaired with clamping devices while the mains remain full of water under pressure present little danger of contamination and require no disinfection. A. MAIN DISINFECTION 1. Swabbing, Flushing and Sampling. The following procedure is considered as a minimum that may be used. a. SWABBING WITH HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION. The interior of all pipe and fittings used in making repair (particularly couplings and tapping sleeves) shall be swabbed with a five (5) percent hypochlorite solution (300 mg/l concentration) before they are installed. b. FLUSHING. Thorough flushing is the most practical means of removing contamination introduced during repairs. If valve and hydrant locations permit, flushing toward the work location from both directions independently is recommended. Flushing shall be started as soon as the repairs are completed and shall be continued until discolored water and particulate matter are eliminated. c. SLUG CHLORINATION: When practical, in addition to the procedures above, the section of main in which the break is located shall be isolated, all service connections shut off, and the section flushed and chlorinated with a high concentration of chlorine (as much as 300 mg/l), and the concentration allowed to stay in contact with the main for a minimum of 15 minutes. After chlorination, flushing shall be resumed and continued until discolored water is eliminated and the water is free of noticeable high chlorine odor. A chlorine residual of no greater than 3.0 mg/l shall be acceptable. c. SAMPLING. Bacteriological samples shall be taken after repairs are completed to provide a record for determining the procedures effectiveness. If the direction of flow is known, sample locations shall be determined. If the direction of flow is unknown, then samples shall be taken on each side of the main break. If bacteriological samples are unacceptable, the CFPUA representative will determine corrective action. Daily sampling shall be continued until two successive daily samples are acceptable SPECIFICATIONS FOR DISINFECTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINS A. GENERAL

14 1. SCOPE: This standard presents essential procedures for disinfecting new and repaired water mains. All new water mains shall be disinfected before they are placed in service. All water mains taken out of service for inspection, repair, or other activities shall be disinfected before they are returned to service. 2. REFERENCES: This standard references the following documents. The latest current edition of each forms a part of this standard where and to the extent specified herein. In case of any conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail. ANSI/AWWA C ANSI/AWWA B300 AWWA Manual - M3 AWWA Manual - M20 AWWA Manual - M12 Disinfecting Water Mains Standard for Hypochlorites Safety Practices for Water Utilities Water Chlorination Principles and Practices Simplified Procedures for Water Examination APHA, AWWA, WEF Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 3. RECORDS OF COMPLIANCE: The records of compliance shall be the following: Coliform Bacteria: Zero coliforms per 100 ml sample Chlorine Residual: Chlorine residual equivalent to the source water concentration B. BASIC DISINFECTION PROCEDURES The basic disinfection procedure consists of: 1. Preventing contaminating materials from entering the water main during storage, construction, or repair. 2. Removing by flushing or other means, those materials that may have entered the water main. 3. Chlorinating any residual contamination that may remain, and flushing the chlorinated water from the main. 4. Protecting the existing distribution system from backflow due to hydrostatic pressure test and disinfection procedures. 5. Determining the bacteriological and other related quality by laboratory testing after disinfection. 6. Final connection of the approved new water main to the active distribution system

15 C. PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION Heavy particulates generally contain bacteria and prevent even very high chlorine concentrations from contacting and killing such organisms. It is, therefore, essential that the procedures of this section be observed to assure that a water main and its appurtenances are thoroughly clean for the final disinfection by chlorination. Also, any connection of a new water main to the active distribution system prior to receipt of satisfactory samples may constitute a cross-connection. Therefore, the new main must be isolated until all bacteriological and other tests are satisfactorily completed. 1. KEEPING PIPE CLEAN AND DRY: Precautions shall be taken to protect the interiors of pipes, fittings, and valves against contamination. Pipe delivered for construction shall be strung so as to minimize the entrance of foreign material. All openings in the pipeline shall be closed with watertight plugs when work is stopped at the end of the day or for other reasons. 2. JOINTS: Joints of all pipes in the trench shall be completed before work is stopped. If water accumulates in the trench, the plugs shall remain in place until the trench is dry. 3. PACKING MATERIAL: All packing material shall consist of molded or tubular rubber rings, or other approved material. Lead or asbestos material in any form shall not be permitted. 4. SEALING MATERIALS: No contaminated material or any material capable of supporting prolific growth of microorganisms shall be used for sealing or lubricating joints. Sealing and lubricating material or gaskets shall be handled in a manner that avoids contamination. The lubricant used in the installation of sealing gaskets shall be suitable for use in potable water. It shall be delivered to the job in closed containers and shall be kept clean. Soil conditions could warrant the upgrade of gasket material to a volatile resistant material. 5. CLEANING OF PIPE AND APPURTENANCES: If dirt enters the pipe, it shall be removed and the interior pipe surface cleaned. If, in the opinion of the CFPUA representative, the dirt remaining in the pipe will not be removed by the flushing operation, then the interior shall be cleaned by mechanical means such as a hydraulically propelled foam pig or other suitable device. The cleaning method used shall not force mud or debris into the interior pipe joint spaces and shall be acceptable to CFPUA. 6. FLOODING BY STORM OR ACCIDENT DURING CONSTRUCTION: If the main is flooded during construction, it shall be cleared of the floodwater by draining and flushing with potable water until the main is clean. The section of pipeline shall be flushed until water from the pipe runs clear

16 D. METHOD OF CHLORINATION The contractor shall use the continuous feed method for disinfection of all new water mains. This method must give a minimum of 10 mg/l of chlorine residual at the end of the 24-hr period. 1. CONTINUOUS-FEED METHOD: The continuous-feed method is the process in which a concentrated solution of chlorine is injected into the water main. Caution shall be observed during the handling and injection of the chlorine solution as chlorine in any form is very toxic and any error could be harmful to the employees and to the public. 2. PRELIMINARY FLUSHING: Prior to any disinfection procedures being performed, all hydrostatic tests shall have been completed and accepted by the CFPUA representative. Before chlorine solutions are injected, the main shall be filled with potable water to eliminate air pockets and shall be flushed to remove particulates. The flushing velocity in the main shall not be less than 2.5 ft/sec (preferably 3.5 ft/sec) unless the CFPUA representative determines that conditions do not permit the required flow or that the flow will cause undue problems when discharged to waste. An acceptable flushing velocity shall then be determined and used. 3. PROCEDURE FOR CHLORINATING THE MAIN a. Water supplied from the existing distribution system or other approved public water supply shall be made to flow at a constant, measured rate into the newly installed water main. In the absence of a meter, the rate may be approximated as best can be determined. b. At a point not more than 10 ft downstream from the beginning of the new main, water entering the new main shall receive a dose of chlorine fed at a constant rate such that the water will have not less than 50 mg/l and not greater than 100 mg/l free chlorine residual. To ensure that this concentration is provided, measure the chlorine concentration at regular intervals of distance and time in accordance with the procedures described in the current edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater or AWWA Manual M12, or by using appropriate chlorine test kits (see appendix B). c. During the application of the chlorine, valves shall be adjusted by or under the supervision of the CFPUA representative to prevent the chlorine solution from flowing back into the existing water system. The chlorine injection shall not cease until the entire water main is filled with a chlorine concentration of not less than 50 mg/l. All appurtenances and valves shall be operated to ensure that the chlorine solution has contact with them. The chlorinated water shall be allowed to remain for a period of not less than 24-hours

17 d. At the end of the 24-hour period, the chlorine residual shall be measured and shall not be less than 10 mg/l in any samples collected along the water main and at the end of said water main. E. FINAL FLUSHING 1. CLEARING THE MAIN OF HIGHLY CHLORINATED WATER: Highly chlorinated water should not remain in prolonged contact with pipe. At the end of the 24-hour contact period, the water should be removed in order to prevent damage to the pipe lining or corrosion damage to the pipe itself. The highly chlorinated water shall be flushed from the main until chlorine measurements show that the concentration in the water leaving the main is no higher than that generally prevailing in the distribution system. 2. DISPOSING OF HIGHLY CHLORINATED WATER: A neutralizing chemical shall be applied to the chlorinated water to be discharged to neutralize thoroughly the chlorine residual remaining in the water (see appendix B). Where necessary, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies should be contacted to determine special provisions for the disposal of the neutralized water. F. BACTERIOLOGICAL AND OTHER TESTS 1. STANDARD CONDITIONS: After final flushing and before the new main is opened to the distribution system, two consecutive sets of acceptable samples, taken at least 24-hours apart, shall be collected from the new main. Samples shall be collected from every 1200-ft of new water main, from the end of the water line, and from each branch. All samples shall be tested in accordance with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. All samples shall show the absence of coliform organisms, and a free chlorine residual equal to the level present in the existing system and shall have no visible color or particulate matter. Must be submitted in the form of an official report by a certified lab. 2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: If in the opinion of CFPUA, excess contamination has been allowed to enter the water main during construction or other events, bacteriological samples shall be taken at intervals of approximately 400 to 500 ft and shall be identified by location. Samples shall be taken of water that has stood in the new main for at least 16 hours after final flushing has been completed. 3. SAMPLING PROCEDURES: A copper or PVC assembly or a combination blowoff and sampling tap may be used for mains up to 8-inches diameter. Fire hydrants may not be used for sampling purposes. After samples have been collected, analyzed, and accepted, the sampling assemblies may be removed and retained for future use. All bacteriological analysis must be completed by a N.C. certified Drinking Water laboratory. The utility contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the sampling and analysis of all samples required for acceptance. All Lab Reports shall be

18 Rev 1.06 delivered to the CFPUA Representative before any activation can proceed. G. REPEAT DISINFECTION OF WATER MAIN If the initial disinfection fails twice to produce satisfactory results as per specifications, the new main shall be reflushed, rechlorinated and resampled; CFPUA may also require further cleaning methods (i.e. pigging the line) if the disinfections fails twice. If check samples also fail to produce acceptable results, the new main shall be reflushed and rechlorinated by the continuousfeed method of chlorination until satisfactory results are obtained. NOTE: High velocities in the existing system, resulting from flushing the new main may disturb sediment that has accumulated in the existing mains. When check samples are taken, it is advisable to also sample water entering the new main. H. CONNECTION TO EXISTING SYSTEM The NCPWS certifications, final acceptance, opening of valves and activation of the existing water system will only be allowed after satisfactory samples and chlorine levels have been produced. All sampling devices and blowoffs must be removed from the water main by the contractor prior to acceptance by CFPUA. The CFPUA Operations Department will activate the system when their procedures are completed. I. CHLORINE RESIDUAL TESTING Several manufacturers produce high-range and low-range chlorine test kits that are inexpensive, easy to use, and satisfactory for the precision required. Before line is flushed, but after 24 hours, a minimum of 10 mg/l of free Chlorine, Cl2, must reside in the line. The test kits should use methodology conforming with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater or AWWA Manual M12. Examples of such manufacturers include: Hach Company LaMotte Fisher Scientific Hellige J. DISPOSAL OF HIGHLY CHLORINATED WATER Chlorine residual of water being disposed will be neutralized by treating with one of the chemicals listed below: Ascorbic Acid Sulfur Dioxide Sodium Bisulfate Sodium Sulfite

19 Sodium Thiosulfate