Extreme cold leads to water main breaks around Chicago area
Experts said obviously, the temperature plays a big role in water main breaks — but a lot of it has to do with the material of which the pipe is made, and the age of the pipe.
Water main break soaks highway lanes as temperature plummets
The latest cold snap arrives along with failing infrastructure in the form of broken water mains in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. One water main break impacted drivers on I-90.
Water main breaks prompt road closures in several cities
Water departments in several cities have been dealing with water main breaks throughout the cold weather. One lane of East John Street near Trade Street through downtown Matthews has been closed Monday because of a water main break. It’s the third time a water main has broken in the intersection in the last three years.
Water main break leaves Baltimore County street flooded
BALTIMORE -- A water main break caused major flooding on a road in Dundalk Friday morning. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works (DPW) said the 10-inch break was located at the intersection of Dundalk and Holabird Avenues.
Detroit officials work to fix water main break amid cold temperatures
A Detroit neighborhood is struggling after a water main break flooded the street, causing an icy road. Trump pardons 1,500 people charged with Jan. 6 US Capitol riot Most Successful Eagles Songs of All Time,
2 water mains break in Jonestown, residents asked to conserve water during repairs
Jamestown is having issues with their water supply after two water mains burst. Officials are now asking residents to limit their water usage.
Austin Water: Water main break caused by burst pipe in Central Austin
A water main break is impacting some Central Austin residents early Tuesday morning. Austin Water said it's repairing the ...
Water main break creates icy conditions off Collins Road NE Monday evening
A water main break made a big mess outside the Red Lobster on Collins Road in Cedar Rapids Monday evening.Water could be seen ...
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More than 50 water main breaks reported so far in Milwaukee in January, city says
As water seeps through these cracks, a main can burst. In the winter, mains are especially susceptible to bursting if the frost penetrates deep enough underground. Other causes of main ...
Changing temperatures wreaking havoc on Waukegan water mains; ‘We encourage people to be ready’
Water mains burst seven times in January throughout Waukegan, including five between Monday and Thursday at a variety of ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d
DeKalb water main repairs will continue overnight; boil water advisory in effect
The pipe broke Tuesday, causing a hole to form on Clairmont Road. The county said nearly 8,800 households, representing an estimated 20,000 people, in the Toco Hill neighborhood and surrounding areas ...
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How is Beaumont's water supply faring amid the winter storm?
The increase in usage is due to the recent winter storm, which caused at least two water main breaks on Tuesday. On Monday, ...
Water conservation request lifted for some Maryland residents amid rise in breaks, leaks
WSSC Water lifted its water conservation request for 1.9 million customers impacted by water main breaks caused by frigid temperatures in Prince George's and Montgomery counties.