Most contain a saddle valve (which doesn’t meet plumbing code in some regions), and some contain plastic tubing (which can ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes ...

CHICAGO — Freezing temperatures have wreaked havoc on Chicagoland, creating a domino effect of bursting pipes and water ... Chicago crews also repaired an 8-inch water main break on Chicago ...

Spokesman Brian Rademaekers released the following statement: "Crews investigated and were able to locate a leak on an 8-inch water main. No customers were reported to be without water and a ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Crews with the Arlington Department of Environmental Services (DES) were working to repair a water valve that began to leak on Wednesday afternoon. In a post made on X ...

"So, there is not as high of a constant demand on our plants. We will have leaks as a result of broken pipes now, but we'll have more capacity to deal with it." While Henifin said JXN Water does not ...

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler Water Utilities identified a break in a 12-inch water line Tuesday. The break is located on SW Loop 323 near The Jalapeno Tree. In a release, the city said crews are onsite ...

At around 8 a.m. Jan. 22, Charleston Water System had already received two calls from customers about frozen pipes after the Lowcountry reached near-record low temperatures the night before.

it’s critical to turn off the water at the meter. In many cases, the pipes will freeze but not burst, Hebert said, especially in newer homes with flexible cross-linked polyethylene piping.

One winter, when temperatures plunged below zero, the water inside the pipe froze, causing the pipe to crack. To prevent a recurrence, I was advised to keep cabinet doors open to allow heat to ...