Aging Water Mains Cause Service Disruptions

A recent report has highlighted that over 30% of water mains in Canada and the U.S. are nearing the end of their lifespan, with an estimated 260,000 breaks annually costing around $2.6 billion in repairs. Multiple incidents, including breaks in Calgary, Montreal, and Philadelphia, underscore the growing infrastructure challenge. In Emporia, city crews are addressing a break that could disrupt local water service, while in Oxfordshire, a burst pipe caused significant flooding and road closures. Similarly, a contractor in Germantown damaged a main, leading to water shutoffs. These incidents stress the urgent need for investment in aging water infrastructure to prevent widespread service disruptions and costly repairs.