The Insta-Valve 250 Minimizes Disruption During an Emergency

Miamisburg, OH – Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed greater control that minimized shutdown when a water main ruptured.

Like so many municipalities, the City of Miamisburg has an aging infrastructure of valves that had not been exercised in decades. After researching their options, the city ultimately chose Hydra- Stop’s Insta-Valve 250 insertion valve as part of a preventative maintenance project, which initially started with lines under 10 inches.

Then, during January 2019, the city suffered a break on their 12-inch transmission main that caused the loss of service to nearly 18 percent of their customers. To read their full story, download the project brief.