We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

logo
  • Engineers & Specifiers
  • Contractors & Installers
  • Wholesalers & Distributors
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Subscription
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • PRODUCTS
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Fire Protection
    • HVAC
    • Hydronics/Radiant
    • Plumbing
    • PVF
    • Tools
  • PROJECTS
    • Commercial
    • Green Building
    • MRO/Retrofit
    • Remodeling
    • Residential
  • HOW TO
    • Design
    • Fire Protection
    • Legal Matters
    • Management
  • BUSINESS
    • Buying Groups
    • Technology
    • Associations
  • CODES & STANDARDS
    • ANSI
    • ASHRAE
    • ASSE
    • Regulations
    • Green Building
    • IAPMO
    • ICC
    • NFPA
  • RESOURCES
    • Media Kit
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Classifieds
    • Digital Editions
    • Behind the Wall
    • Webinars
  • BUYER'S GUIDE
  • DIGITAL EDITIONS
Home » Colorado Utility Removes Water Valve – Still Working After 129 Years​

Colorado Utility Removes Water Valve – Still Working After 129 Years​

May 3, 2017
No Comments
And it’s not even the oldest valve in service.

 

Workers from Colorado Springs Utility removed a 129-year-old cast-iron water valve installed in 1888 and still working. And it’s not even the oldest valve in service. According the officials, the city’s first valve was installed also in 1998 to provide service to the Antlers Hotel.

The removal was part of the Colorado city’s efforts to retrofit its aging water mains.

Utilities engineer support coordinator Michael Lovato added that there are 90 valves close to the age of the one dug up Monday.

The valve will be put on display at the Colorado Springs Utilities Leon Young Service Center alongside other historical items that represent the city's early days, including valve covers, manhole rings, electrical wiring and Christmas lights.

More details here.

Source: The Gazette

 

Engineers & Specifiers Industry Community News MRO/Retrofit PVF
  • Related Articles

    Amusement park fire still haunts after 30 years

    The Spearin Doctrine: 100-Plus Years Old and Still Going Strong

    James Hardie Industries Celebrates 20-Plus Years Working and Growing with Tacoma and Pierce County

  • Related Products

    Directory Listing - Premium

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular

  • Louisville Water Uncovers Ancient Check Valve Dating Back to the 1870s

  • Brooke Chase Associates Recruits Dale Fields as CEO, USA for Jmatek

  • Merit Brass Co. Acquires Supply Source Products

  • F.W. Webb Customer Throws First Pitch at Red Sox Game

Featured Video

Merit video june

Merit Brass Merit Press Technology in Copper & Stainless to Save You Time & Money

Industry Events

  • 09Aug

    PVF Roundtable Q3 Networking Meeting

    Houston , TX
  • 08Sep

    SFPE Forum on Fire Protection Engineering: Challenges in Storage

    Wheeling, IL
  • 11Sep

    IAPMO 93rd Annual Education and Business Conference

    Charlotte, NC
More Events

Subscribe to our newsletters & stay updated

Subscribe & Learn More

  • Tw06 2022 cover
    Learn More
  • Pe06 2022 cover
    Learn More
  • Phc06 2022 cover
    Learn More
  • Es07 2020
    Learn More
Subscribe

More from PHCP Pros

  • Editorial Team
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise

Follow Us

© 2022 All Rights Reserved

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development | ePublishing