What causes water main breaks?
Water mains and services can suffer a break at any time and for a variety of reasons, such as freezing and thawing, old age, ground shift, construction and maintenance events, and more.

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1. Where can I learn additional details on Chlorine Burnout?
2. Where can I see the Chlorine Burnout PSA?
3. How do I read my meter or check for leak?
4. What happens if I have a water leak?
5. What is a Cross Connection/Backflow?
6. What does the City do about Cross Connection/Backflow?
7. Where can I get bulk water?
8. Why are my dishes spotted?
9. Why does our water look like milk coming out of the tap?
10. What causes water main breaks?
11. How do I know if a main break has occurred?
12. How does the water treatment plant work?
13. Where can I see analysis data for my tap water?
14. What to do when your pipes freeze?
15. How to Check for Water Leaks?