water main

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Engineers have repaired a burst water main in Fife which had cut off supplies to around 1,000 homes.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

The case was due to be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court but was moved to Woolwich, due to a burst water main.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

The agencies said that a water main was temporarily disrupted while the bridge construction took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Crews would have to create a dam-like structure in the river to be able to excavate and access the damaged water main, the company added.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

What she doesn’t know is that a water main burst just a few minutes ago next to her building.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman