Clay Pipe Replacement Program (2013-2014)

The Clay Pipe Replacement Program was created to ensure of the replacement of the City's in-service Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) over a 10 year period. Vitrified Clay Pipes are susceptible to chemical attack at their joints, are brittle, and due to their short lengths and numerous joints are more prone to infiltration. As of 2010, it was estimated that the City had 21,218 feet of VCP in active service.

The 2013-2014 Program Years will focus primarily on replacing VCP on streets that are scheduled to be paved by the Street Surface Maintenance Program (SSMP). These pipe sections will be prioritized for replacement to eliminate the need to replace them later and cut into any newly paved streets.