Examples of water main in a Sentence
The water main burst and flooded the street.
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The intersection of Seventh and Missouri avenues in Phoenix was shut down for hours due to a water main break, according to the Phoenix Water Services Department.
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Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The lead entered drinking water from pipes connecting houses to city water mains, called service lines, the release stated.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Any future use would require the removal of the water main, repairing existing concrete, waterproofing the tunnels, and improving drainage and ventilation.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Jay Garber, mayor of the town of Monterey, Va., says the radio remains the fastest way to let citizens know about everything from water main breaks to road closures.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 20 July 2025
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Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The lead entered drinking water from pipes connecting houses to city water mains, called service lines, the release stated.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Any future use would require the removal of the water main, repairing existing concrete, waterproofing the tunnels, and improving drainage and ventilation.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Jay Garber, mayor of the town of Monterey, Va., says the radio remains the fastest way to let citizens know about everything from water main breaks to road closures.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 20 July 2025
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“Water main.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20main. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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