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Metro Water and NDOT warn of thaw‑related main breaks, outline vegetation removal and road priorities
Summary
Metro Water said current flow is about 130 million gallons (vs. ~95 million normal) as residents drip faucets to avoid frozen pipes and warned of likely main breaks in key neighborhoods; NDOT described priorities for primary routes, vegetation removal and a multi‑week pickup plan.
Metro Water Services Director Scott Potter said normal flow at this time of year is about 95,000,000 gallons and that current flow is roughly 130,000,000 gallons because many residents are "letting their faucets drip" to protect pipes. He said that 100 gallons of water (including sewer fees and taxes) costs about $1.70 and estimated that a slow drip could be roughly 40 gallons per faucet per day, making the small cost worth the protection of home…
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