COLUMBIA — The city has seen triple the number of water main breaks this month as compared to August 2011. Although the drought is the primary cause, there's a chance the heavy rain from Tropical Depression Isaac will soak previously parched soil and cause more breaks.
Water main breaks surge during drought; rain could help or hinder
Friday, August 31, 2012 | 8:13 p.m. CDT;
updated 3:27 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 1, 2012
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