Waterline hits snag

WARREN

Construction of a waterline from Braceville Township to West Farmington has hit a $217,780 snag, but state funding for the $14.2 million Blueprint to Prosperity project will cover the extra cost.

The Trumbull County commissioners this week approved a $217,780 change order to increase the number of fire hydrant watch valves to be replaced in West Farmington by 43 and to replace other items, such as storm-pipe and copper-pipe extensions.

Gary Newbrough, deputy sanitary engineer, said officials knew there were leaks in the system, but they were not aware of how many until they got a closer look.