water main
Example Sentences
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Several planned road closures were in place across the day, meanwhile a burst water main at the roundabout near the A189 Redheugh Bridge caused traffic disruption around Gatehead.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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
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
About 6% of the water main system earned grades of D and F, according to The Times’ analysis in 2015.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 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
