Examples of water main in a Sentence
The water main burst and flooded the street.
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Utility crews were working at the scene Saturday to flush the water main system and begin water testing.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
In December, a water main break on Thomaston Avenue at one point left about 75% of the city without potable water.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Because of this, infrastructure improvements to the land will need to be completed before construction can begin, including the build-out of roads, sidewalks, water mains and sewers.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
There was no immediate word on what caused the water main break.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
In December, a water main break on Thomaston Avenue at one point left about 75% of the city without potable water.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Because of this, infrastructure improvements to the land will need to be completed before construction can begin, including the build-out of roads, sidewalks, water mains and sewers.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
There was no immediate word on what caused the water main break.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for water main
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“Water main.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20main. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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