water main

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It pulls from two other proposals and was developed after residents voiced concerns over a route that would drill near a high-pressure water main along Sepulveda Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The agencies said that a water main was temporarily disrupted while the bridge construction took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

SES Water said it was aware of a burst water main in Godstone High Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning, which was affecting water supply to homes in the area.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Crews would have to create a dam-like structure in the river to be able to excavate and access the damaged water main, the company added.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

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