· Context
CRMWA's original main pipeline has two leaks within 30 days; a 2016 survey finds segments to reinforce
CRMWA reports that in 2015, after almost 50 years of service, its main pipeline (72-inch to 96-inch) had two leaks within 30 days, and that a 2016 internal electromagnetic survey of 55 miles of pipe identified segments to reinforce or replace. CRMWA later cited deterioration of the original pressure section between Lake Meredith and Amarillo as one reason CRMWA II remains needed.[1][2]
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA)
What the sources say
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CRMWA's history page states that in 2015 its main pipeline (72-inch to 96-inch internal diameter) had two leaks within 30 days, and that a 2016 internal electromagnetic survey of 55 miles of pipe found segments needing reinforcement or replacement; CRMWA then bypassed three areas and placed external clamps on another 69 joints.[1]
- Leaks 2015
- 2
- Miles surveyed 2016
- 55
- Joints clamped
- 69
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The MOU states CRMWA II would provide redundancy for 25 miles of 1968 pipeline that delivers 100% of CRMWA water to all member cities except Borger and Pampa, 48 miles of 2001 pipeline that delivers all of CRMWA's groundwater, and 23 miles of 1968 pipeline serving Pampa. It cites signs of deterioration in the original pressure section of the aqueduct between Lake Meredith and Amarillo as one reason CRMWA II remains needed.[2]