water main
Example Sentences
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He had equipped his family’s ocean-view house with a firefighting system, installing a pipe from the water main to his rooftop.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
The case was due to be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court but was moved to Woolwich, due to a burst water main.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
Engineers working to repair a sinkhole which appeared in Godstone High Street in Surrey six months ago say the collapse started with a burst water main.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025
Welsh Water said the water main repairs were completed on Friday afternoon, although it warned disruption could continue with supplies expected to be restored to everyone on Sunday.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 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
