water main
Example Sentences
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The Legoland Windsor attraction has closed abruptly due to a burst water main.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The park shut for a day in July 2018 after a burst water main left homes and businesses in the surrounding area without supply or on low pressure.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
A section of Sunset Boulevard remained closed Sunday because of last week’s destructive water main break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Gatwick Airport and the local area also suffered water issues in July 2022, when low pressure caused by a burst water main affected 1,200 houses and closed toilet facilities at the airport.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
What she doesn’t know is that a water main burst just a few minutes ago next to her building.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
