Municipal Utilities
Infrastructure
Horizontal directional drilling for water, sewer, and stormwater systems serving cities and municipalities. Upgrading critical infrastructure with minimal disruption to residents and businesses.
Request Municipal Project QuoteMunicipal-Grade Equipment
Specialized drilling systems designed for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure with precision and reliability.
Vermeer D60x90 Municipal Rig
Versatile drilling platform optimized for water and sewer line installations in urban environments.
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Ditch Witch JT40 Utility Rig
Compact drilling system for smaller municipal utility projects in residential areas and tight spaces.
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Pipe Bursting Equipment
Specialized equipment for replacing aging water and sewer lines without excavation.
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Utility Locating & Safety
Advanced locating technology and safety systems for working near existing municipal infrastructure.
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Municipal Infrastructure Case Studies
Proven expertise in water, sewer, and stormwater projects for municipalities across the East Coast.
Municipal Water Main Replacement
Challenge
Replace 100-year-old cast iron water main beneath historic downtown district without disrupting businesses or damaging brick streets. Required 24/7 water service during construction and preservation of historic infrastructure.
Solution
Deployed pipe bursting technology with Vermeer D60x90 for trenchless replacement. Installed 16-inch ductile iron pipe in 500-foot sections. Night operations with temporary water service connections. Zero business disruptions and historic streets preserved.
Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade
Challenge
Install 3 miles of new sanitary sewer lines to eliminate combined sewer overflows into Delaware River. Required crossing beneath active railroad, state highway, and residential neighborhoods during EPA consent decree timeline.
Solution
Executed 45 HDD bores ranging from 200 to 1,200 feet using multiple rig sizes. Coordinated with railroad and DOT for critical crossings. Installed 12-inch to 24-inch HDPE sewer pipe. Met EPA deadline with zero environmental violations.
Stormwater Management System
Challenge
Install stormwater drainage system to prevent flooding in low-lying historic district. Required drilling beneath colonial-era buildings, narrow streets, and Chesapeake Bay waterfront without damaging foundations or seawalls.
Solution
Precision HDD with real-time monitoring to avoid historic foundations. Installed 18-inch to 36-inch HDPE stormwater pipe with outfall to bay. Coordinated with historic preservation society. Zero structural damage to historic buildings.
Emergency Water Line Repair
Challenge
Emergency replacement of failed 20-inch water main serving 5,000 residents during winter freeze. Required rapid mobilization, 24/7 operations, and completion before water reserves depleted. Frozen ground conditions complicated drilling.
Solution
Mobilized emergency response team within 4 hours. Used heated drilling fluid and specialized tooling for frozen ground. Installed 1,200 feet of new ductile iron pipe in 72-hour continuous operation. Restored water service ahead of schedule.
Municipal Utility Specializations
Water Systems
- Water main installation & replacement
- Service line connections
- Water treatment plant tie-ins
- Emergency repair services
Sewer Systems
- Sanitary sewer lines
- Force main installations
- Pump station connections
- CSO elimination projects
Stormwater Management
- Stormwater drainage systems
- Culvert installations
- Detention pond connections
- Flood mitigation projects