Water & Sewer
As America replaces its aging infrastructure with plastic pipe, and when new systems are installed, locating that pipe after it’s buried becomes critical. Plastic pipes are well accepted in the industry, and they’re non-conductive, unlike iron or steel. That means utilities must install tracer wire alongside plastic pipe to ensure that it’s locatable long after it’s buried.
Copperhead’s Complete Utility Locating System® can take the guesswork out of locating, and can help utilities prevent damage caused by excavation hits and inaccurate locates.
The Complete Utility Locating System® for Water and Sewer
Whether water and sewer utilities are expanding their infrastructure for new construction or replacing aging infrastructure with PVC and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) alternatives, a properly installed tracer wire system is a must-have companion to ensure future locatability. It’s not good enough, though, to install just any tracer wire.
Copperhead’s Complete Utility Locating System® and copper-clad steel tracer wire was designed specifically for open cut, directional drilling, and pipe bursting installations. Copperhead® can help utility engineers select the right tracer wire and compatible components for the right installations.
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Product Spotlight: BoaBox™ Water and Sewer Access Points
The patented BoaBox™ Water and Sewer Access Points provide efficient access to both the curb stop or cleanout and the tracer wire system, all in one unit. The dual compartment and integrated entry points eliminate the need for two lids in a yard or right-of-way.
The BoaBox™ slips easily over a new or existing curb box standpipe or cleanout PVC pipe. The tracer wire access provides two terminals, one for the tracer wire and one for the ground rod wire. The terminals are connected by a jumper which can be easily connected and disconnected to engage and disengage the ground as needed from the top of the unit.
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A Copperhead® tracer wire system can help pinpoint the exact location of buried water and sewer lines and should be properly installed with buried utilities.
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