Burst Pipe
Upon arrival, we swiftly delved into uncovering the source of the leak—a troublesome 12" cast iron pipe losing water at a lead collar. Assured by the worker in the trench that it would be a quick fix, we aimed to repair the leak without shutting off the water supply. However, as he worked to clean the joint, the leak exacerbated. Hastily, we upgraded from a 2" water pump to a more robust 6" pump to prevent flooding in the excavation. Eventually, we reached the consensus that the water supply needed to be shut off. With precision, the collar was excised, replaced with a new section of pipe, and securely bolted in place before restoring water flow. After an exhaustive 22-hour endeavor, what was initially anticipated as a brief task was finally concluded.