Water Systems

High Pressure Reclaimed Water Line Failure

Provided expert advice in a case in which a gasket blew out in a 600 PSI reclaimed water line. Reviewed previous reports by the agency and by outside consultants. Issues in the case included the substitution of gaskets and possible stretching of stainless steel bolts...

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Air Release Valve Failure

Expert analysis and advice. When a worker attempted to work on an air release valve, the valve blew loose from a high pressure reclaimed water line severely injuring the worker. Reviewed the reports from OSHA, the agency and other parties. Observed in photographs...

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Contaminated Water Supply, Sonoma County, CA

Provided technical expertise on a case in which a tenant in a mobile home on an agricultural property sued due to a contaminated water supply and an overflowing septic tank/leach field system. Determined that the property owner’s house was being served with the same...

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Water System and/or Leach Field Leakage, San Mateo County

Prepared a report for an attorney representing an insurance company on a situation where a house owner in San Mateo County alleged that a high groundwater level and the presence of coliform organisms in the groundwater were caused by leaks in the water system and/or a...

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Telecommunications Company v. Water District

Provided technical analysis and advice in a case where a telecommunications company bored into a water main while doing horizontal directional drilling. The high rate of flow from the punctured water line damaged the roadway. Issues in the case involved whether the...

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Water System and/or Leach Field Leakage, San Mateo County

Prepared a report for an attorney representing an insurance company on a situation where a house owner in San Mateo County alleged that a high groundwater level and the presence of coliform organisms in the groundwater were caused by leaks in the water system and/or a...

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