Osceola Water Works is one of several cities kicking the new year off responding to water main failures. Water main breaks cause disruptions in water supply and are a significant headache for homeowners and businesses, alike. One of the primary factors leading to water main breaks and service line leaks is the freezing and thawing cycle. The temperature range we have experienced and the warm temperatures forecasted for this week cause the ground to shift and affect older infrastructure such as weakening valves and pipes. Older pipes, which are often lead, galvanized or cast iron, are more prone to corrosion and
More from My Water Works →Osceola Water Works has been aware of the recent rise in water main breaks throughout the city. With temps fluctuating and ground shifting from freezing and thawing, breaks seem to be more pervasive than in the past, but that isn’t actually the case.
The most recent update from Osceola Water Works discusses the conditions that lead to infrastructure disruptions and gives a little history on Osceola’s updates and how to help report.
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