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	Air relief valve - Used to control or limit air pressure in the utility pipes.

	Catch Basin – Drainage system structure used to collect rainwater/surface water.

	Detour – Temporary route used to direct traffic around the work zone.

	Detour flag man – Person that directs traffic around the active work zone.

	Dewatering Pump – Pump used to remove water from the ground. Dewatering may be needed before trenches are dug.

	Dewatering Pipes – Pipes used to transport the groundwater that is being removed. Water is redistributed in the general area.

	Directional Drill – Tool used to drill underground horizontally. This tool may be used to drill underneath driveways or roads to allow for pipe installation.

	Irrigation Water Pipes – Pipes that are used to transport reclaimed water from the treatment plant to properties to water lawns and landscaping.

	Flags - Sticks with different color flags used to identify right-of-way, property lines or existing underground infrastructure.

	Excavators – Used to dig holes, trenches and lift heavy objects.

	Graders – Used to smooth a surface flat or at a particular slope.

	Front End Loader – picks up dirt, soil, sand and other materials.

	Lift Station – pumps sewage through the pipes to water reclamation facility.

	Manhole - A small covered opening in the road to allow a person to access to underground utilities such as sewer lines for maintenance.

	Meter Box – Black box where the water meter is placed for protection; purple box is where irrigation connection unit is housed.

	Paving – Place asphalt on the road.

	Potable Water Pipes – Pipes that are used to deliver drinkable water from a reverse osmosis facility to residents and businesses.

	Pulverizing Equipment – Used to break up/mill and remove asphalt.

	Sewer Pipes – Used to transport sewage to a water reclamation facility.

	Sewer Installation - Installation of sewer pipes that will transport sewage to a water reclamation facility.

	Staging Site – Area where construction equipment and materials are stored and stockpiled.

	Storm water Pipe - Pipes used to transport rainwater/surface water from the catch basins to the canal system.

	Trench Box – Steel or aluminum structures that are used to protect construction personnel while they are performing work within a trench or hole in the ground.

	Valve – Used to control water flow.

For questions related to any Utilities Extension Project, please call 1-833-227-3837 (833-CAPE-UEP).

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