A water main break caused thousands in damage — and the city wouldn’t pay. Here’s who’s responsible when pipes fail, and how to protect your property

When a water main break starts gushing, the money can pour out of your wallet just as fast.
University at Buffalo

What causes water main breaks? It's more than just freezing temps, and AI can help

It's more than just freezing temperatures, UB engineer Xudong "Andrew" Fan says, and AI may help utilities anticipate future ...

Seeing more water main breaks around South Bend? Winter strikes again.

As a harsh winter lingers, South Bend residents may be noticing more water main breaks as fluctuating temperatures stress aging infrastructure.

Southlake’s High-End Homes Face Wave of Broken Pipes

This winter’s freeze-thaw cycle triggers home water main failures across luxury neighborhoods SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED ...