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SwirlsGirl · 08-07-2012, 10:40 AM

Serious topic...very few are aware but there seems to be an epidemic of water mains rupturing and breaking, and not many seem to be discussing it or even aware.

http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom...id_14470.shtml

http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-new...uses-sinkhole/

http://articles.philly.com/2012-08-0...opeland-repair

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?se...cal&id=8763733

http://www.whig.com/story/19215393/w...rrupts-service

This is only a hand few and not even the worst of the articles I have seen in the past week...

It would be a little bit comforting to know that these occurrences were all localized,but what is unsettling is the fact that these are happening right now...and with more frequency each day that passes.

In Baltimore about 2 weeks ago they found a 4 x 8 ft hole in the street that threatened and ended up shutting down an entire city block of businesses and residents...

now that same hole from 2 weeks ago has expanded, and reports say another 2 city blocks could be
in danger of collapsing!

I thought wow that sucks for baltimore city...then I saw the same exact situation unfolding in about 10 other major cities and perhaps more...

then I said "Houston we have a problem"

any way thought it would be interesting to share...would love to read your thoughts

BFT3K · 08-07-2012, 11:02 AM

Fracking?

ottopottomouse · 08-07-2012, 11:03 AM

What's the soil there? Clay shifts a huge amount between wet and dry for example and there has been a lot of very wet and very dry weather in places.

v4 media · 08-07-2012, 11:05 AM

Its the banks fault.

epitome · 08-07-2012, 11:09 AM

Baltimore has always had sinkholes. Have them here, too. They swallow whole houses.

Wizzo · 08-07-2012, 11:11 AM

We've had less water main breaks this year due to an increase amount of rainfall, where I would suspect that since most the country is dryer then normal that would be the cause.

sarettah · 08-07-2012, 11:34 AM

It is usualy because of extremely old infrastructure combined with excessive heat (or cold).

The pipes under KC for example are over 100 years old for the most part. Many are broken but do not leak because the pressure from the dirt holds them together. But, if you subject them to a few weeks of excessive heat (we have been in and out of 100+ for over a month now) the ground shrinks as it drys out. The shrinking allows the leaks to start letting water out. Once the water starts coming out, it starts washing away more dirt and pretty soon you have buckled or collapsed asphalt, water spewing everywhere and in worst case scenarios sinkholes.

Or it could be the illumanti, I guess.

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BIGTYMER · 08-07-2012, 11:35 AM

I tell you it's a plan by the rich to make us all buy 2nd homes!! The banks! Banks!

CyberHustler · 08-07-2012, 11:38 AM

Happens in NYC all the time because everything is old as hell

sarettah · 08-07-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwirlsGirl

Serious topic...very few are aware but there seems to be an epidemic of water mains rupturing and breaking, and not many seem to be discussing it or even aware.

How do you figure that "very few are aware" and "not many seem to be discussing it"?

Kansas City is quite aware and it has been a major topic of discussion for the past several months, it is even part of a ballot issue in today's election.

City infrastructure is usually a local topic because it is paid for locally.

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spazlabz · 08-07-2012, 12:04 PM

remember this one?

Coup · 08-07-2012, 12:13 PM

Profit is supposed to be stuffed into your pocket, not re-invested back into the community.

God bless America.

2012 · 08-07-2012, 12:21 PM

it's a conspiracy

epitome · 08-07-2012, 12:21 PM

Oh are we talking about water mains? Many of the water lines in Baltimore City are 80+ years old. I think they even have a few wooden ones in use. They can't afford to replace them so just fix when they break.

SwirlsGirl · 08-07-2012, 12:32 PM

good input everyone thanks for responding... just find it curious because many causes have been tossed around...extreme heat, extreme drought, extreme rain, extremely old infrastructure, sinkholes,etc

Then again, maybe it could have something to do with mass animal deaths, unprecedented weather events, sandstorms,dust storms,hail storms, wind storms,ground decaying...etc...

Hopefully and with a little luck it won't be too big of a concern...its only water and the planet is 3/4 water so no worries

08-07-2012, 10:40 AM	#1
SwirlsGirl So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: between east coast and vegas Posts: 2,067	ground unstable in your neck of the woods? Serious topic...very few are aware but there seems to be an epidemic of water mains rupturing and breaking, and not many seem to be discussing it or even aware. http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom...id_14470.shtml http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-new...uses-sinkhole/ http://articles.philly.com/2012-08-0...opeland-repair http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?se...cal&id=8763733 http://www.whig.com/story/19215393/w...rrupts-service This is only a hand few and not even the worst of the articles I have seen in the past week... It would be a little bit comforting to know that these occurrences were all localized,but what is unsettling is the fact that these are happening right now...and with more frequency each day that passes. In Baltimore about 2 weeks ago they found a 4 x 8 ft hole in the street that threatened and ended up shutting down an entire city block of businesses and residents... now that same hole from 2 weeks ago has expanded, and reports say another 2 city blocks could be in danger of collapsing! I thought wow that sucks for baltimore city...then I saw the same exact situation unfolding in about 10 other major cities and perhaps more... then I said "Houston we have a problem" any way thought it would be interesting to share...would love to read your thoughts

08-07-2012, 11:03 AM	#3
ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	What's the soil there? Clay shifts a huge amount between wet and dry for example and there has been a lot of very wet and very dry weather in places. __________________ ↑ see post ↑ 13101

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Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	We've had less water main breaks this year due to an increase amount of rainfall, where I would suspect that since most the country is dryer then normal that would be the cause. __________________ Looking for Opportunity!

08-07-2012, 11:34 AM	#7
sarettah see you later, I'm gone Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,072	It is usualy because of extremely old infrastructure combined with excessive heat (or cold). The pipes under KC for example are over 100 years old for the most part. Many are broken but do not leak because the pressure from the dirt holds them together. But, if you subject them to a few weeks of excessive heat (we have been in and out of 100+ for over a month now) the ground shrinks as it drys out. The shrinking allows the leaks to start letting water out. Once the water starts coming out, it starts washing away more dirt and pretty soon you have buckled or collapsed asphalt, water spewing everywhere and in worst case scenarios sinkholes. Or it could be the illumanti, I guess. . __________________ All cookies cleared!

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epitome So Fucking Lame Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12,156	Baltimore has always had sinkholes. Have them here, too. They swallow whole houses.

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Coup 🚨 PBBC International 🚨 Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: /👁\ Posts: 9,931	Profit is supposed to be stuffed into your pocket, not re-invested back into the community. God bless America.

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08-07-2012, 12:32 PM	#15
SwirlsGirl So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: between east coast and vegas Posts: 2,067	good input everyone thanks for responding... just find it curious because many causes have been tossed around...extreme heat, extreme drought, extreme rain, extremely old infrastructure, sinkholes,etc Then again, maybe it could have something to do with mass animal deaths, unprecedented weather events, sandstorms,dust storms,hail storms, wind storms,ground decaying...etc... Hopefully and with a little luck it won't be too big of a concern...its only water and the planet is 3/4 water so no worries