A few city blocks in the Old City region of Philadelphia are closed after a 36-inch water main burst, spilling six million gallons of water into the streets. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) was initially called to the scene to check for the source of a slow leak. When the line in question was uncovered, the pipe erupted.
The city, one of the oldest cities in the country, has taken a proactive approach to monitoring its infrastructure, so situations like the Old City geyser can be prevented or at least minimized. Managing its assets is at the center of green initiatives
Philly gets proactive with water system initiatives
Oct 18, 2012 |
