No water again for a month now in Hibberdene

Good day everyone

Water main breaks can disrupt communities both immediately and sometimes for the long term. Digging deeper into why breaks happen and what your options when they do, or to prevent breaks, can lay the foundation for reduced costs, most proactive measures, and a fully engaged and educated community.

So I gathered some reasons why pipes burst please not that this is not all and that there are other reasons as well that can cause these breaks.

Constant exposure puts metal pipes at risk of corrosion. Over time, metal plumbing pipes age and can develop rust that weakens pipe walls, joints, and seals. This corrosion eats away at pipes, creating small cracks and can eventually lead to a complete rupture.

poor installation which can happen when they are installed by someone without professional training and experience. A bad soldering job or loose connections can easily lead to a burst pipe.

The pressure inside a water main can change in a couple different ways. One of the most common ways is through temperature changes, sometimes called thermal expansion. As the ground around a pipe freezes and heats, the pipes expand and contract – sometimes causing a rupture.

Root systems growing in your yard can cause pressure on your pipes, especially in compacted soils. This excess pressure can lead to pipes cracking and leaking. As trees grow larger, their roots extend further and further into the soil and are attracted to underground water and sewer lines.