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Stories About Water Main Break

News Briefs: City Marks Milestone in Water Main Replacement Program
News Briefs: City Marks Milestone in Water Main Replacement Program
Online Exclusives
April 27, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, Kansas City, Missouri, installs its 100th mile of new water main since 2013, and OSHA fines a Massachusetts company $1.5 million for an incident that killed two sewer workers
Winter Wreaks Havoc on Water Pipes for Nebraska Utility
Winter Wreaks Havoc on Water Pipes for Nebraska Utility
Online Exclusives
January 11, 2017

Omaha deals with record number of water main breaks in December
Water Professionals Take On Role As First Responders
Water Professionals Take On Role As First Responders
Online Exclusives
September 14, 2016
From water main breaks to earthquakes, Scottsdale Water relies on continuous training and its "emergency toolbox" to respond if and when disaster strikes.
The Time to Invest in America’s Water Infrastructure is Now
The Time to Invest in America’s Water Infrastructure is Now
Blogs
September 07, 2016
There are still too many communities facing infrastructure challenges caused by inadequate revenue and investment.
Technology Assists Louisville Water with Pipeline Condition Assessment and GIS Mapping
Technology Assists Louisville Water with Pipeline Condition Assessment and GIS Mapping
Online Exclusives
August 16, 2016
A spatial map of the pipeline depicts elevation changes as well as notable features of interest encountered during an inspection.
How an Earthquake Affected Napa’s Water Mains
How an Earthquake Affected Napa’s Water Mains
Videos
July 25, 2016
In 2014, the city of Napa, California, experienced a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which caused about a year’s worth of water main breaks in just six days.
Disaster Preparation Ongoing in Vulnerable Northern California
Disaster Preparation Ongoing in Vulnerable Northern California
Online Exclusives
July 25, 2016
San Francisco Bay Area water utilities look to tap into an aquifer 500 feet underground to back up surface water sources in the event of an emergency.
News Briefs: Baltimore Water Main Breaks Down 40 Percent
News Briefs: Baltimore Water Main Breaks Down 40 Percent
Online Exclusives
July 14, 2016
In this week’s news briefs, the city of Baltimore says proactive maintenance has led to a significant reduction in water main breaks, and the state of Alabama sues Dothan over sewer overflows.
News Briefs: Court Ruling Puts Water Projects on Hold
News Briefs: Court Ruling Puts Water Projects on Hold
Online Exclusives
June 30, 2016
In this week’s news briefs, the St. Louis County water utility suspends $20 million worth of water main replacements and Milwaukee receives state funding to start replacing lead service lines.
News Briefs: Utility Ships Potable Water to Fort Gordon
News Briefs: Utility Ships Potable Water to Fort Gordon
Online Exclusives
February 11, 2016
In this week's news, a Georgia water utility lends the military a helping hand, a Massachusetts town sues its wastewater collection system operator, and the U.S. House easily passes a new drinking water safety bill.