Water main breaks are often associated with cold weather freeze-thaw cycle effects, but in recent years, the number of breaks, subsequent sinkholes and leaks have been on the rise regardless of season or climate.
Some municipalities with the means to take a proactive approach to the growing problem have been able to stay ahead of the wave and mitigate catastrophic impact, but for many municipalities it’s tough to get out of the reactive mode.
“One of the challenges for an asset owner is having enough data to make a truly informed decision,” explains Michael Twohig, project director for subsurface mapping at
