Pipe Bursting Replaces Water Mains Efficiently and With Less Disruption

Pipe bursting offers a trenchless, cost‐effective way to replace aging water mains while minimizing excavation, community disruption, and environmental impact. Understanding materials, system conditions, and proven best practices helps water utilities plan and execute reliable, fully upgraded replacements.

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Opflow
Published
2026-08-13
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https://doi.org/10.1002/opfl.70102
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Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
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Pipe Bursting Replaces Water Mains Efficiently and With Less Disruption

George Mallakis
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Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
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Pipe Bursting Replaces Water Mains Efficiently and With Less Disruption

George Mallakis
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Abstract

Pipe bursting offers a trenchless, cost‐effective way to replace aging water mains while minimizing excavation, community disruption, and environmental impact. Understanding materials, system conditions, and proven best practices helps water utilities plan and execute reliable, fully upgraded replacements.

OpflowVol. 52(7)
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
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