Louisville Water using new method to replace water main from 1800s in Park Hill neighborhood | News from WDRB [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Water crews are working to fix 130-year-old pipes that carry people’s drinking water to homes.

Louisville has more than 4,000 miles of water mains across the city. There’s a water main in the Park Hill neighborhood that has been used since the late 1800s. 

Earlier this month, Louisville Water launched a multi-year project to rehabilitate a 130-year-old water main along Oak and Dumesnil streets. Construction is underway on Dumesnil Street, an area that includes industrial and residential properties.

Vince Guenthner, Louisville Water Senior Utilities Consultant, said the 48-inch main was identified as a good one to replace because of its history of leaks and breaks over the years. Louisville Water sets aside $20 million a year to restore the pipes.

“It’s critical to making sure we have adequate supply for essentially a large part …