Posts Tagged ‘the-drought’


Hidden leak leads to $1,200 water bill for Olathe woman

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

At day 106 of the drought in the heartland, the dry conditions left a more than $1000 water bill for a woman in Olathe.

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Hidden leak leads to $1,200 water bill for Olathe woman

Water main breaks surge during drought; rain could help or hinder …

Friday, August 31st, 2012

The Water and Light Department reports that there were 85 water main breaks as of noon Friday, compared to 25 in August 2011. Shifting soil from the drought is the main cause.

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Water main breaks surge during drought; rain could help or hinder …

Water Main Break Sends Students Home (My FoxDFW) | Standard …

Monday, December 5th, 2011

This weekend's weather did more than help relieve the drought at area lakes. The massive amount of rain caused a major water main break in east Oak Cliff.

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Water Main Break Sends Students Home (My FoxDFW) | Standard …