Why did water hydrants run dry in the midst of a conflagration? City officials stressed that the shortage was due to low water pressure, not a complete lack of water. But what caused it, and can it be ...
And in this extreme - even dangerous cold -- utility companies in New Jersey are closely monitoring infrastructure that can become vulnerable in these temperatures.
One person was evaluated by paramedics after an extra-alarm fire, which was believed to be accidental, damaged three mobile homes in Beach Park where firefighters were hampered by water issues.
Commissioners approved using the money to buy the meters earlier this month. The devices, which collect near real-time data, will join 7,500 smart meters already in operation as Edison neighborhood ...
Experts said obviously, the temperature plays a big role in water main breaks — but a lot of it has to do with the material of which the pipe is made, and the age of the pipe.