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Utility’s Proactive Replacement Program Produces Big Drop in Water Main Break Numbers

A concerted effort to identify and replace the most at-risk water mains is paying off for KC Water Services, as the utility has seen a drastic reduction in breaks

  • By Kyle Rogers
  • February 22, 2018

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Missouri Water Main Break Aging Infrastructure Pipeline Replacement

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Utility’s Proactive Replacement Program Produces Big Drop in Water Main Break Numbers

A KC Water Services crew works on a water main break in January. (Photo by Kansas City Star)

KC Water Services in Kansas City, Missouri, has been battling water main breaks like any other utility this winter season, when the problem is exacerbated by cold temps meeting aging infrastructure.

But for KC Water, the situation has improved drastically compared to just a few...

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