What is a water main?

A water main is a primary water pipe that supplies water throughout the Town. Most water mains and pipes run underground, often under roads. While extremely old pipes were usually galvanized steel, most water mains installed between the 1930s and 1980 were made of cast iron. Today, most water mains are made of ductile iron.

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1. What is a water main?
2. What causes a water main break?
3. What happens when a water main breaks?
4. Signs of a water main break?
5. What are signs of a water main break inside your home?
6. What are signs of a water main break outside your home?
7. What should I do after a water main break?
8. How long does it take to fix a water main break?