Hydro Excavation for Municipal Utilities
Taplin Group provided hydro excavation work for approximately 650 services throughout a mid-Michigan city. This work was required for compliance with the revised lead and copper rules issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as part of a state water grant the city utilized. The mandated Water Service Material Investigation required the City identify the materials of water services on both sides of the shutoff box at the right-of-way. Taplin performed the work with no interruption of services to residents.
Crews worked to locate the water service line and other underground utilities and then utilized a hydro excavation truck to make two small holes on either side of the shutoff. The holes were then filled once the testing work was complete.