Akers replaced my waterline from the street, under a granite rockery and a concrete walkway. They did very professional and timely work. The small amount of interior plumbing where the line came into the house was very clean. Super neat solder joints. Andy had good suggestions about replacement of the remainder of my old galvanized piping. Communication and bid process were very clear. During the City inspection, I spoke with the Inspector, who said that Akers always does quality work. read more

I had a major leak on my main service and worked with Akers for the diagnostic and repair work which ended up being a full replacement of the line and pressure valve. I collected 3 quotes and Akers' quote was within the market range. Quality of the work was top notch and communication during the process was great. I wasn't blind sided with any unexpected cost outside of the initial quote and they delivered what was promised. They scheduled the work within 3 days after my reach and replacement of the line completed in 4-5 hrs. They worked with SPU for inspection which passed without an issue. I strongly recommend Akers for similar plumbing needs. read more

I wish I had known about Akers Outdoor Plumbing before I hired one of the big plumbing outfits to repair a water line leak 18 months ago. The spot repair I paid for from the other guys failed... but thank goodness I found Akers this time around. We had them replace our entire water line. They were swift, professional, did amazing work, and advised us on a good course of action. I was amazed and how low impact the project was and how neatly they repaired the holes in our yard. A+ service, A+ value. Would strongly recommend these guys. read more

We had a leak in our waterline from the city to the house. I called Akers, the same day I had someone here and a quote that night. The next day I had water back to the house. On the 3rd day SPU inspection passed and they put the yard back to where you wouldn't have even known they were here (2 holes, no trench). I would recommend them to anyone. They do one thing and they do it well. read more

We ran into a major water leak near our outdoor meter during a holiday weekend. Tracy and Andy were super responsive and willing to come out the next day. Great five star service from a family owned company, thank you! read more

I highly recommend Akers Outdoor Plumbing. They are a very professional team and every person I worked with - from Traci, who handled communications and logistics; Andy who diagnosed, located and proposed a solution; and Ryan and team who did the repair work - was fantastic. I first became aware of a leak in our waterline earlier this week and contacted several companies about getting it diagnosed, located and fixed. Out of the four companies that contacted me, Akers was the only one that offered both outdoor leak detection and remediation. Two of the companies outsourced detection to a vendor (which would have meant working with a second company) and only did repair and construction work, and the third company, which did a site visit about an hour before Andy arrived, didn't even mention the need to locate the leak and suggested that I should replace the entire waterline between the meter and my house, "because you will probably get another leak anyway". Thankfully, I got a call from Traci too and Andy was able to do a same-day visit. He located the source of the leak within a few minutes and very quickly diagnosed a solution, which surprise, surprise didn't require replacing the whole waterline, only a section that contained a faulty and leaking regulator. From there, we were able to quickly schedule the repair. The price was very fair, and they even gave me a discount due to an unforeseen delay of a few hours on the date of repair. I have an affinity for well-run and high integrity family-owned businesses, which Akers Outdoor Plumbing clearly is. Thanks again! read more

Highly recommend Akers for any water main replacement. We needed to have our leaking water main replaced, but our property has terrain issues that prevented a straightforward job. Andy at Akers came out within a couple hours of my initial phone call, and provided his estimate for a trenchless replacement the same day. It took a week to get the other bids in. Most of the plumbing businesses use the same third-party drilling company. After receiving conflicting information on multiple bids about whether that drilling company could accomplish the boring portion of the job, we decided to go with Akers because they have their own in-house drilling team and additional boring equipment to help with the tough terrain issues. Their stellar reviews also helped us decide, as the price was higher than a couple of the bids using the drilling company. With that price, though, came a superior pipe material with a copper section to meet code (not mentioned in other bids). In the end, we had confidence that Akers would be able to complete the job without having to end up excavating our whole property. They did a fantastic job that went just as they predicted. Done in a day and a half, and left our property in great condition. One big bonus was having Akers be willing to dig in the crawl space under our front deck to meet up with the water connection by the house. Every other bid included us pulling up a portion of the deck. The second bonus was that Akers dropped the price by several hundred dollars because the job went smoothly. Great business practices by this family business. Enjoyed working with Traci to set things up. She did a good job keeping me updated on the work schedule. read more

Great service promptly coming out to assess potential water leak issue and resolving concern. If you have an outdoor water issue, please consult with them. read more

Can't say enough good about the total water line replacement that Andy, Traci and the crew completed - including help in dealing with the insurance company - at a very competitive cost. Andy's initial approach was comprehensive, AND avoided some work suggested by others - thus avoiding unnecessary costs. To my untrained eye, it seemed a very tricky job, dealing with all underground utilities and I and my 3 neighbors sharing a meandering common service trench over 300' long. Akers communicated timely with my neighbors, and planned and staged the work for little service and access interruption, and minimal impact on the roadway and the landscaping. Then they backed out, tidying up as they left - a neat and clean job! Thanks, Guys. I'll certainly recommend you all whenever I have the opportunity. read more

Great experience with the whole Akers team! I was in a pinch with a leak in my main line over seafair weekend. Andy came out the same day to review the issue, get me an estimate, and suggest some ways to mitigate the issue so the 5 of us at the house could have water. Then on Monday they were here and put in a full new line! Other places were weeks out and more expensive. The whole crew was super nice, didn't need anything from me, but also was happy to chat and explain everything to suit my curiosity. read more

Akers Outdoor Plumbing really saved the day for me. I was not in town and got a call that my water line broke. They were able to come out the next day and figure out what happened and make a substantial improvement to the water line so it won't happen again. They made it better than new and their service was top notch. I really appreciate that! read more

We had a big issue at our house and needed our main water line replaced. The Akers team was incredible. They are super responsive and even came out on a Saturday to take a look. They came back by Monday to get the service we requested completed so that we had water again to our house. They were a super great price compared to other plumbers because this is work they do often. The team they brought out was so kind and answered any questions we had. They got the work done so fast and we have a crazy +100 foot water line that goes under our driveway as well. They also put everything back so it looks perfect and like they were never even here. I would recommend them over and over again!! read more

Can't say enough about the outstanding job that Ryan did on our water supply line replacement. Incredible design by Andy to completely avoid landscaping snd irrigation valves. Did not cut any corners. Installed copper line as requested. Very reasonable price. Traci did a great jjob getting everything scheduled including tracking down city inspector. High quality work, valves, friendly people, and reliable. Just too bad i will never need them again!! read more

Our main water service line broke on a Wednesday afternoon. Andy came within 24 hours to look at the project and give a bit. He provided great expertise and a very fair price for the fix. The crew was at our house the next day to install a new line without digging up our garden. The trenchless system is fantastic for preserving landscaping. The crew were hard-working, professional, clean, and respectful. They put everything back together so that we never even knew they were there. Andy came back to finish up installation of a new shutoff valve and regulator and they guided us through troubleshooting other potential issues. They were all very easy to work with, provided great peace of mind, and gave us a very fair price. We would gladly recommend them to any other homeowners. read more

Andy and the crew did a great job, replaced the old service line from the meter to the house. Had to go under the driveway too. As soon as we approved the bid, they were out the next day and water was back on that afternoon. Would definitely recommend to anyone who asks! read more

Working with Akers was fantastic from start to finish. I needed a new PEX/Copper line ran to my house to replace an old galvanized line that was not providing enough volume to my older craftsman home. I had Andy out for the initial walk through, he took his time to look at each component of the job and was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with and laid out a very straightforward and detailed plan. Although their bid was the higher of a few I had received, after meeting with Andy and communicating with Traci their office manager I felt like they would do the best job. And I am happy to say they were amazing to work with and worth the extra cost, upon arrival Ryan, their foreman was personable, informative and very clear on the process and plan for the installation. And after looking at the house and line actually recommended a cheaper materials option than the one originally planned and assured me I would be happy with the end product. The fact that he took the time to truly assess the situation and provide his honest opinion goes a long way with me and shows that these guys care about doing the right thing and not trying to just maximize profits. Ryan also took the time to add on an updated shutoff at the meter which he did not have to do and went above and beyond my expectation and now allows us to shutoff our water at the meter with out a special tool for our old spike setup from the city. Ryan also took the time to let me take pictures and videos of the trenchless tools as well as explain each facet of the operation and exactly why and what they were doing at each stage of the process. The majority of the work was done in a day and when completed I couldn't be happier with the final product and what a big difference it has made for our water volume needs. Traci, their office manager was great to work with and handles all billing and scheduling as well. Like all these other amazing reviews I could not recommend Akers more for any outdoor water line needs you may have for your home. A truly impressive operation. read more

Great and fast service all in one day. Outdoor leak & high water bill. 1st visit, based on where could see water, advised me to contact city (even gave me the phone # to call), as might leak on their side and no cost to me. After city confirmed on my property, the team came back. Dug up and fixed the leak, cleaned up everything and called city for me to get inspection. They worked fast, less than 45 minutes total, all done in one day. Thanks! read more

In September we did not realize we had an underground leak on our property. After returning from vacation we found our water cut off (neighbor is a plumber an discovered the leak). A few weeks later, we received a water bill for $4,000 and a pamphlet with information about checking for a leak. Apparently, the water had been leaking for weeks. We decided to obtain three bids, and Akers came out and conducted a thorough inspection. Andy seemed truly knowledgeable and the pricing seemed fair compared to other bids. We were not sure we would be staying in the home and decided to repair the leak instead of replacing the entire pipeline, as the investment would have been well over $13,000. A few months later, another leak. We called Akers again and they had the initial bid and came out a few days later to begin the work. They set up a temporary pipe connected to our home, so we had access to water. This was critical given we were in the middle of a pandemic and could not easily pick up and go to a hotel. They began the work the same day. A total of two days to install a water line that was over 200 ft. long. They were also able to work with the City of Seattle to get the work inspected. This is important because the last plumber we used (Mike's Plumbing) to repair the first leak failed to tell us the city would need to inspect their repair in order to request a rebate for the $4,000 bill. We actually paid them twice, to come back out and expose the repair for the city to inspect it. This was something Andy advised during his initial visit. A few things to note. * Traci was quick to response and very communicative during the process * The bid was fair and in the middle compare to some of the other service vendors * The work was completed quicker than expected and the final invoice reflected the reduction in time and labor * We paid by check to avoid the processing fee that accompanies the use of credit card * Everything was cleaned up and put back in place, you would never have known they were there I would recommend Akers a 100%. They weren't trying to price gauge, experienced in underground outdoor plumbing. I didn't get the same crappy feeling I would get with many of the contractors in the Seattle areas, looking to make a buck without providing quality or value because demand is high given the market. read more

We had a water line leak in the front of our rental house. Of course it was the weekend. No one else could come out for three or four days, meaning I would have to find alternative accommodations for our renters for that time so I could shut off the water. Akers came the next morning and fixed everything within a couple of hours. They used high-quality materials, minimally invasive technique, and were very pleasant to interact with. We have since sold the rental, but I hope they're willing to come to Woodinville if I ever have any problems with my own house in the future! read more

Met with Andy this morning, and since my son had no water due to his main line leaking, they put him first on the list...they were replacing his water line within 2 hrs of our meeting. I cannot say enough good things about this company. Rachel kept us informed through the whole process. Their price was very reasonable compared to others and the job was done very professionally. Thank you so much Andy and Rachel. read more

I had some water coming up from my water main in front of my home. I wasn't sure if it was my responsibility or the city's but I figured I'd call the pros to find out. These guys made it out within the hour somehow. My man Andrew was professional and knowledgeable and was able to diagnose on the spot. His calm demeanor and generally positive outlook on the ease of the repair was soothing as I was bracing myself for a $3,000 repair estimate. Luck was on my side this time as it was indeed the city's responsibility, but I won't hesitate to call these guys when I have any future issues of this sort! read more

200+ feet water meter to house! very clear, detailed bid (most reasonable by comparison); job lead to challenges! each was met with so we'll . . . The whole team positive, friendly & responsive. Circumstances prevented trenchless first 100' - very narrow trench dug to depth when done and grass flipped back invasion was invisible! Absolutely no hesitation pushing the Akers team name forward! read more

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There's a reason Akers has such a high Yelp rating. My story is a great example. Like so many other reviewers here on Yelp, I called Akers because I knew I had a leak in my water main line (perhaps it was the $1600 water bill I got from Seattle utilities). Actually, Akers was referred to me from another plumber that I had called first who told me they didn't do my kind of job. Am I ever glad I was referred to Akers. As a Seattle transplant, I am constantly disappointed with the nonchalant attitude with which businesses treat customers. However, Akers was responsive, attentive, reasonably priced, and overall I was delighted with my experience with them. Akers was very responsive as they recognized I was living without running water until it was repaired. I had shut off our water at the city meter (near the street) on Sunday. I called Akers early on Monday morning and Traci was able to have Andy stop by later that day. Andy came by that afternoon and we discussed the job and how they would complete the work. I got an estimate from them that night at 6:40pm and a phone call from Traci at 7:00pm making sure I was aware I had received their estimate. Wow, how many businesses are that thorough? Water main line jobs are not small jobs...they can be anywhere from 1 day to several days. I called Akers on Tuesday morning to accept their estimate and schedule the actual work. Traci said they would review the schedule and call me back. Later that afternoon, Traci called me back and said they were able to rearrange their schedule so that they could start my job the very next day (Wednesday) and finish by Thursday. Wow #2. Later that night (7:30pm), Traci called me again and said that Andy had been contemplating my job and had a better overall recommendation (at no additional cost) and wondered if I would be OK with the change they were recommending. Wow #3. By Wednesday night, 2/3 of the job was complete and we had running water for the first time in 4 days. Wow #4. By Thursday the job was 100% complete. No delays and no snags (that I was aware of). Wow #5. Finally, they put my yard back together so that when I arrived home on Thursday night, I could not even tell they had been working at my home for the last 2 days. Actually, that's not accurate...my yard actually looked BETTER after they left. They replanted some larger plants that I had dug up to find my leak several days ago and cleaned up. Honestly, I could not tell they had been digging anywhere in my yard. Wow #6. There are very few businesses that delight their customers from beginning to end and at every level of a job. Andy and Traci at Akers, however, are as good as it gets. Kudos! read more

While it's often hard to believe anyone could have all great reviews, we now understand why Andy and his team are rated so highly! After some examination we decided our newly swampy front yard and the new stream running across the driveway was probably a water main leak. The next challenge was to find someone reliable who would come out on a Saturday afternoon. (thanks Yelp for the reviews! ) We called Akers Outdoor Plumbing and they quickly answered our call for help. Tracy was very helpful and informative. She clearly understands water main leaks and provided helpful information. Andy was at our home within hours to assess the extent of our problem. He is clearly an outdoor plumbing expert, including understanding of our very old sprinkler system (not the leak problem). The quote was in line with our expectations (we watch way too many home improvement shows), and on Monday, less than 48 hours from our call, Andy's team was on the job. Great team, they know what they're doing and are really hard working. Not only were they standing in water, it was also pouring down cold rain all day. They did the work just as Andy described, and except for a very small patch in the asphalt driveway, you can't even tell they were ever here! THAT's Quality! Andy handled contacting all the different utilities and municipal contacts. The inspection was seamless and very quick. Although we wish we didn't have a water main leak, our experience with Akers was exceptional. We would recommend them to anyone!!! read more

These people are the best in the business. After getting jacked around by a company that couldn't spell "plumber' I found Ackers. The idiotic proposal that the first company submitted included major changes in the present site that would have taken days to do. Ackers arrived on time and left at the end of the day after installing a new water line for the house for a reasonable price and great service. read more

We are very happy with our new waterline! Andy came out to provide us with an estimate and the crew installed our new waterline the next day. They were fast, knowledgable, and professional. We highly recommend them! read more

I needed a plumber to fix my water main leak fast and Andy came to the rescue. After doing a Google search and reading the stellar reviews here on Yelp I called, on a Saturday no less, and they were out here in about an hour. Andy was super nice and professional and I could tell within a few minutes of talking to him he was a straight shooter that was very experienced and confident in his ability. He had a very reasonable bid back to me within a few hours that same day. I know because I got a second bid that was close to double. They knew I was very concerned about how much water I was loosing from the main and completed the job the next day. Everything went so smooth! I could not be more pleased and would most definitely recommend! read more

I am incredibly happy with the work that Andy and his crew did with installing a new waterline. For background, I went on vacation for a few days and came back to discover water coming out from underneath my driveway. I called four plumbing companies for a bid. Of the four, Andy was by far the most thorough in examining the problem and explaining his solution. One of the tools he has (which the other companies didn't), is a horizontally drilling tool, which can dig underneath the driveway. Meaning, he doesn't have to jack hammer the driveway to lay down the pipe, so it's a lot cleaner and doesn't require patching up the driveway. He was also the only one that checked the crawl space to see how the new line would be going into the house. I decided to go with Andy, and I couldn't be more satisfied. His team showed up within a few days and worked quickly to get my water running again. I am especially appreciative to Andy and his crew, because they adjusted their schedule so that they could get to the water leak (which was only getting bigger by each day) sooner. His crew was experienced and friendly (they've been working together for a while, which is a great sign). After the city inspector came and gave it a thumbs up, his crew cleaned up and left everything in even better shape than it was before. They even washed the dirt off the sidewalk. Also, I should mention that they were very responsive in communication (thanks, Traci). I would absolutely recommend Akers Outdoor Plumbing! They're professional, knowledgeable, honest, and just good people. read more

We had a leak in the waterline from the house to the meter and after receiving three bids we couldn't recommend Akers Outdoor Plumbing more highly. They are by far the most experienced, knowledgeable, professional and have a high level of attention to detail using the best equipment and materials for your money. They are easy to work with and the whole team is efficient and hardworking. read more

They replaced my 80 year old water line at my rental property that had sprung a leak. They were able to schedule an estimate appointment within a few days. Andy was on time and his knowledge and confidence reassured me he really knew his stuff. I had a few other bids come in much higher and neither company seemed to have near the simple solution that Akers provided. One even said they'd have to rip up my entire basement floor and close the road down, it was laughable. Akers is an honest family owned company you can trust. The team showed up, were polite, hardworking and got the job done in only one day and barely even disturbed any of the yard. I really have nothing but nice things to say about my experience and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to replace/repair their water line. read more

Without a second thought I would recommend and call Akers Outdoor Plumbing again. I came home from work and discovered a water mainline leak in my front yard/porch area. I have some good experience with broken things around the house but water endless rushing from my home into my front yard - not one of them. I received a few bits of advice on 1) needing to locate where the water main line leak is 2) marking that location and 3) then servicing the lines where the leaks or breaks are. This is where I found the Akers can do all of this rather than hiring two companies - one to detect where the leak is at and then another to service and repair the pipe. I was lucky and they were able to accommodate coming out the same day I called to take a look and give me an assessment of how bad the water leak was, a general estimate and assessment and help in whether to call the Seattle Public Utilities to come out and shut off the water. In doing so, Andy and Traci coordinated with me all day, great communication and made me feel confident with choosing someone I didn't know yet to help me. Here is a recap of why I preferred and appreciated their service. Honest assessment from Day 1. Helped me turn off my water by myself at street level and showed the tools to use so I could use water when I needed until the permanent fix could be worked out. 2. Fair estimate and pricing - never once did I receive pricing that felt gouging or high 3. Great communication - Being flexible is key in this line of business from the customer end. Sometimes their jobs take longer than expected so my job had to be pushed by a day or so. Always talked to me about delays or changes right away and gave me a good understanding of when it was going to be rescheduled. 4. Going above and beyond to take care of me with helping with certifications, inspections from the city, rebates for excess water usages etc. I didn't ask for this help ( and didn't even know I should). They saved me hours of calls on the phone with inspectors and the ulilties company and thousands of dollars with fast-forwarding the rebate process. 5. The repair job was done right. Quality materials. Timing. No short-cuts. They took care of my home like it was their's or one of their family members. Trust isn't easily earned, especially with a trade that I may not even know how to assess quality or inaccuracies right...Andy and his crew (and amazing talented wife) are amazing and I'm glad I worked with them. read more

I had a leak in an old water line that was about 200 ft through brush and trees. We decided to replace the line. Andy and his crew knew exactly what to do and most importantly had the equipment to do it. They were very respectful, flexible and put everything back even better than it was. Not one complaint and only compliments. Would use them again if ever needed. It was a stress-free job. read more

These guys are awesome! I had a leaky main and was freaked out about bids, the work involved, the damage to my yard... Everything. Andy not only eased my mind but their bid came in very reasonable and the work they did was impeccable. My yard looks untouched and I had a new main before I got home from work! Highly recommended!! read more

Akers Outdoor Plumbing just completed a water line replacement project at my residence. The line was over 180 feet. Prior to picking Akers, I had bids from 2 other companies. The bids ranged from 7 to 14 k. Akers did the job for 5k and I am completely satisfied. Ryan and his crew were exceptional. They worked their tails off. They hand dug four large holes and the digging was not easy. One individual was a digging machine. He did not quit and took few breaks. Ryan managed the crew very well. Ryan did his share of digging and making sure everything was going as it was suppose to. Ryan made sure all other lines were located before the digging process began. The crew returned my property to its original state. I recommend Akers without exception. A shout out to Traci and Andy for handling all the paperwork and scheduling. read more

I could reiterate all the outstanding facts about how competent this crew is but instead I will encourage your to call them for your needs.Believe these reviews. Andy and Traci are top-notch business people and I am sure they are a blessing to everyone they touch. They are extremely fair with their pricing and the excellent service is a deal! read more

It costs $4,500 to replace our main water line in our front yard, 50% down, 2-3% extra if using credit card. Their specialty & money maker is replacing water lines. read more

Yelp led me to Akers Plumbing and thank goodness! We had a huge water leak somewhere from our house to the water meter; the $2K+ water bill and spinning water meter told us that. I called a couple of services, but Akers Plumbing was willing to come out sooner, realizing we needed help pronto. I cannot give a more glowing review of this company. They were prompt, courteous, respectful, friendly, communicative and demonstrated high standards. Andy led an awesome team of folks who were reliable, professional, and just lovely people. I even got a little education re: outdoor plumbing. They bypassed the leak right away so we weren't gushing water. We ended up replacing the piping to the meter as we had had a prior leak. The owner, Andy, is a consummate gentleman with high standards for his work. Can you believe he even went above and beyond to help correct prior contractor's work gratis in addition to the quoted job? Traci was always available on the office end and even worked to provide a quote Sunday night for work Monday. You cannot go wrong with Akers Plumbing. I felt so lucky to find them. True Quality! read more

I do not usually give 5 stars but the gang at Akers deserves it! My neighbor alerted me to water coming out of the ground which was the sign that we had a leak in our main water line. Akers was referred to us by a family member who raved about them. They were out that day and provided information and a plan of attack right off the bat. In our situation our water line ran under our very long driveway and then under our front porch. Being a concious consumer I called around to get bids on the job and was quoted more than DOUBLE than what Akers bid for the project. Not only was their price the best but the materials they used was of much higher quality. Andy and his team was able to quickly plan and execute the water line replacement without disturbing the driveway or porch and they were done in about ten hours. When the job was complete, we had water, and could not even tell that they had excavated trenches in our yard. Andy and Traci are awesome people to work with and would highly recommend that you call them. With the water line selection we made, the material has a 25 year warranty and Akers added a 5 year labor and material warranty. They have other less expensive options but we wanted the peace of mind knowing that we had a durable water line feeding our home. Thank you Akers! read more

Just wanted to give a shout out for Akers. My neighbor's 100 year old sewer pipe that runs through our yard became clogged from roots. My neighbor is retired and on a limited income. When Ryan from Akers learned that there would be an additional cost of hiring another contractor to run a high power hose to clean out the pipes, the company covered the extra charges so my neighbor wouldn't have to. They were polite, respectful, and completed their work within 3 business days, which was amazing because they had to hand dig the 6' hole because of its awkward location in my yard. They get a 5 star rating from me! read more

We never got to the service portion... Poor experience with getting estimate: Contacted Akers, spoke with Traci. Explained in detail the situation and ask for someone to come over to provide an estimate (need to run a new supply line pex 1" from pigtail to the house). The morning of the appointment received a call from Traci asking to reschedule morning to later afternoon. I agreed. No one came in the agreed time slot so had to call Traci twice. 2nd time she answered and sad that someone stopped by already and they didn't think it was safe(???) because the trench for the line was already dug up. I had 3 other reputable local outdoor plumbing companies come and give me estimates and not one said anything about the trench (was dug up to spec). Having the trench in place saves $1500-$2000. Traci's answer was: "That's not how we work..." Not sure what that supposed to mean. It seems they would like to charge me extra $1500-$2000 for digging a trench which only took me 3-4 hours to do myself or $50-$100 if you hire a high-school teenager to do. Was unpleasantly surprised with the way they handled this. P.S. i had utilities companies 6 months ago mark all the lines when I had sewer pipes replaced around the same area. So again, safety argument is just bogus... read more