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 ...

Most contain a saddle valve (which doesn’t meet plumbing code in some regions), and some contain plastic tubing (which can ...

It was hard work digging several feet for fence post holes, but we slowly built 100 feet of brand-new fence. However, the ...

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 ...

These genius pipe cozies could save you lots of money and headaches this winter.

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 ...

HOUSTON — Pipes break during wintry weather because the water freezes and expands inside them, similar to what happens when you put a bottle of water or a can of soda in the freezer. Frozen ...

A break in a large-diameter water main on Mountain Rd in Henderson ... told the Herald it could take up to 24 hours to resolve the pipe issues. “So right now our best estimate is probably ...

Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation. Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen ...

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

WSSC Water crews work on water main break at 7235 Wisconsin Ave. that occurred around 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025. Photo by Stacy Cantor. As temperatures continue to dip below freezing in Montgomery ...