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As freezing temperatures in the Philadelphia region are expected to persist through Sunday, water utilities are bracing for a surge in frozen pipes, leaks and water main breaks.
When temperatures drop below 32 degrees for more than 72 hours, pipes are at greater risk of freezing and bursting, especially when water sits unused overnight. Frozen plumbing can put pressure on pipes and cause a rupture…