The recent cold snap hitting certain areas of the U.S. has brought more than extreme discomfort. Utilities from New York to Louisville...
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Winter Wreaks Havoc on Water Pipes for Nebraska Utility
The Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha, Nebraska, had 96 water main breaks in December, a record for the utility in that month,...
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Early Detection the Key to Preventing 'Flooded Houses' for One Wisconsin Utility
They are known among Madison Water Utility inspectors simply as "flooded houses" — homes with collapsed ceilings and peeling drywall, water pouring...
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What the Heck is Frazil Ice?
First it forms. Then it multiplies. Then it attaches to underwater structures like water system intakes.It’s frazil ice, and it’s led to...
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News Briefs: Controversial Water Utility Bill Sparks Debate
To sell or not to sell. That’s the question several New Jersey towns need to answer as they prepare to upgrade drinking-water...
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Utility Worker Shares Work-Zone Accident Story
It’s winter here in the Midwest, and we’ve been trapped in a pocket of January-like weather for the past couple of weeks....
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Is Your Hydroexcavator Winter Ready?
In extremely cold temperatures and high winds, your hydroexcavation equipment can take a beating. When the mercury dips below zero, water lines...













