water main
Example Sentences
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A large sinkhole swallowed part of a Los Feliz street and a parked work van after a water main break sent a torrent gushing down Normandie Avenue Wednesday morning, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
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
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
Grandpa wouldn’t pay to hook into the new water main and sewer system, either.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
