Water Main Breaks

World Water Week and Urban Water Infrastructure

Robin Madel | Posted 10.31.2011

Robin Madel

Infrastructure in the United States, especially where water is concerned, is in bad shape, and our ability to support the projected population increases will be compromised if we don't make some changes.

WATCH: Bronx Water Main Bursts

Posted 09.26.2011

A large water main broke in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx a little before 6:30 this morning, ABC News reports, turning 5 blocks of Jerome Avenue...

Experts Agree U.S. Water Infrastructure in Trouble

Michael Deane | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Deane

When municipalities work in tandem with private water service providers, the end result is likely to be more efficient, transparent and a better value for the customer.

Report: Rationing caused water main breaks in L.A.

LA Daily News | Posted 05.25.2011

A city law that rationed lawn watering for conservation is to blame for the water main breaks that inundated homes and businesses last summer, accordi...

TriBeCa Buildings Flooded By Water Main Break

AP | SUZANNE MA | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — An aging water main burst in Lower Manhattan early Friday, flooding about 15 buildings, forcing evacuations, disrupting subway and bu...