broken main

Frequency: 7.512.3 per million words

A damaged or fractured principal pipe.

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Examples (10)

  • Residents were warned of low water pressure after a broken main was reported.
  • The basement was flooded because of a broken water main in the street.
  • The city council is replacing the broken main this week to prevent further leaks.
  • A broken gas main forced the evacuation of several nearby homes.
  • Business owners complained about the loss of trade caused by the broken main.
  • Utility workers were dispatched immediately to repair the broken main.
  • Water damage from broken mains can be extremely costly for the city.
  • The sudden drop in pressure was the first sign of a broken main nearby.
  • Several local schools had to close early today because of a broken main.
  • Engineers are still investigating what caused the broken main to crack.