Nearly a year later, the council said the line is carrying more pressure than anticipated because it runs downhill, and pressure reducer valves will be installed to bring the pressure down.
Alto water line project on Apple Pie Ridge hits unexpected pressure issue
A water line extension along Apple Pie Ridge Road has moved through a second construction phase but is now running higher pressure than expected, prompting plans for pressure-reducing valves.
February 10, 2026: Apple Pie Ridge water line excess pressure
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What this means now
The story
The Town Council discussed the Apple Pie Ridge water line project moving into a second phase.
By April 2025, the council reported the project halfway through phase 2, with 2,400 feet of line added. Around the same time, a large leak was found on Apple Pie Ridge Road.
Nearly a year later, the council said the line is carrying more pressure than anticipated because it runs downhill, and pressure reducer valves will be installed to bring the pressure down.
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DiscusseddiscussedApple Pie Ridge water line excess pressure
Apple Pie Ridge line project has more pressure than anticipated due to
it running downhill, pressure reducer valves will be put on to reduce the pressure
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Apple Pie Ridge water line excess pressure
Apple Pie Ridge line project has more pressure than anticipated due to it running downhill, pressure reducer valves will be put on to reduce the pressure
DiscusseddiscussedApple Pie Ridge water line project, phase 2, and leak repair
Apple Pie Ridge project is now
halfway through the 2nd phase with 2400’ added; a huge leak was found on Apple
Pie Ridge Road
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Apple Pie Ridge water line project, phase 2, and leak repair
Apple Pie Ridge project is now halfway through the 2nd phase with 2400’ added; a huge leak was found on Apple Pie Ridge Road
DiscusseddiscussedApple Pie Ridge project moving into phase 2
Apple Pie Ridge project
is going into phase 2
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Apple Pie Ridge project moving into phase 2
Apple Pie Ridge project is going into phase 2
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