Emergency repair installs 30-in. sewer main after Germantown, Md., collapse
(UI) — Crews have installed approximately 110 feet of new 30-in. PVC sewer main following a pipe collapse in Germantown, Md., with emergency work now shifting into restoration and system inspection phases.
The replacement pipe was installed between two manholes and verified using CCTV inspection, marking a key milestone in the emergency repair effort. Crews are currently backfilling the excavation while maintaining a large-scale bypass pumping operation to keep wastewater flowing.
Emergency work remains active as crews inspect nearby sewer lines and remove debris from downstream sections where sediment may have accumulated. Officials said this work is aimed at protecting system reliability and preventing additional failures.
The collapse of the 30-in. main was reported March 19, prompting around-the-clock repairs. A broader rehabilitation project is planned for the area, including replacement or repair of more than 1,700 feet of sewer main and upgrades to 18 manholes.
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