A freezing flood is a tough blow for businesses, especially those counting on Valentine's Day. A water main break early Thursday morning made a massive mess on a busy stretch of southwest Minneapolis.

A water main that burst early Thursday along a busy southwest Minneapolis thoroughfare is now fixed, but the problems are far from over.

Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until ...

Two large water main breaks left parts of Atlanta without water for days last summer. Now the City of Atlanta said it is ...

Water systems are required to identify and replace lead drinking water pipes within the next decade; they’re asking West Virginians for help.

Since July 2024, over 18 446 m of water pipes and 41 030 m of sewer pipes have been replaced in several projects across the city. In keeping with its commitment to building resilient water and ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes ...

Have you been wondering how to prevent pipes from freezing? Aqua, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, has offered tips to home and business owners on how to prevent costly repairs and significant ...

Water mains continue to break in Metro Detroit as a result of the winter weather and temperature fluctuations.

When freezing temperatures hit homes, one threat rises above nearly all others: the dreaded frozen pipes, which lead to cracked and burst pipes, followed by flooding leaks. This not only causes ...

W hen it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materi ...

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...