Bay City plagued by 25 watermain breaks from hot weather in less than three weeks

The hot weather is putting a strain on Bay City's water system, causing 25 watermain breaks in less than three weeks. "This increase in the number of pipe failures is directly related to high water use in the community and increased water flows related to the recent hot and dry weather," according to a news release. Since June 24, the City of Bay City Water Distribution Department has responded to and repaired 25 watermain breaks within the city limits. Three of those came within an hour on Monday afternoon, with a break at South Euclid Avenue and West Jenny. Fifteen minutes later, breaks were reported at State Street at Wilder Road, and on Gary Street. On Wednesday morning, there was an additional break on South Euclid Avenue at Thomas, the one-way that runs parallel to Jenny.


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