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Broken, inoperable, or lost valves can result in many negative consequences and costs from serious disruption of water service to customers, increased equipment and manpower required to complete repairs, and damages to other property or utilities. These are real concerns, but ones that are far outweighed by the benefits of a valve exercise program. The water systems I deal with are reluctant to undertake a valve exercising program based on perceived expense, manpower requirements, and the repair work that may be created. Removing accumulated sediment and dirt from the gate valve curb box must be done before exercising valves.

Photo Caption: A worker cleans out the valve box with a utility vacuum cleaner.

We have a new system so we don’t have to worry about it for many years.

Exercise valves? I would if I could find them.

We tried an exercise program once, but we broke the first three valves we touched and that was the end of that.

I’m retiring in five years the next guy can worry about it.

Our system has been ignored for so many years that we are afraid to touch any valves.

We only exercise the ones that we have to.

Over the years, I’ve heard many excuses as to why a community doesn’t have a valve exercising program. Almost all comment that they know they should do more than they do, and they would if it weren’t such a tough task.

Many utilities make a distinct effort to follow manufacturers’ and American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards many do not. Wachs Company, is a strong advocate for implementing a valve exercising program.On a regular basis, I get to discuss valve exercising and equipment with water companies. Few actually do it.ĭennis Blakely, an account executive with the E.H.

Making sure valves are functioning properly through a valve exercising program is something most systems know they should do. Wachs Company Editor’s Note: Valves, those devices that regulate and stop or start water in the distribution system, are an integral part of a drinking water utility. On Tap Magazine - Winter 2004 National Drinking Water Clearinghouse West Virginia University PO Box 6893 Morgantown, WV Why bother with a valve exercising program? By Dennis Blakely If this seems strange, do you remember the fun you had the last time you were called out for a leak and had to shut down a valve. Proper exercise is as important to valves as it is to Proper exercise is as important to valves as it is to humans. Proper exercise is as important to valves as it is to. Coliform samples should be taken on both sides of the main break after pipe repair. Types of Valves and Their Application in Water Distribution Systems. Requirements to a Valve Exercising and Main Flushing Program.