Tag Archives: Pipes

Cookeville Water and Sewer asking residents to eliminate any unnecessary water consumption as the city experiences extreme water usage. Department Director Barry Turner said recent cold temperatures have caused some pipes to freeze. As temperatures warmed Monday, the pipes busted. He said holding off on laundry and refraining from washing the salt off of cars for now is a big ... Read More »

Pickett County Schools will reopen Wednesday after closing due to water damage. Students were set to return to class Tuesday. Director of Schools Diane Elder said two pipes busted over holiday break after a winter storm brought sub-zero wind chills. “We had a pipe burst back behind our dishwasher in the cafeteria, and when that happened, it flooded the cafeteria, ... Read More »

More water line breaks could be in the offing as the ground thaws from last week’s frigid temperatures. McMinnville Maintenance Foreman Eric Adamson said the ground warming causes dirt to shift which could lead to busted pipes. “Older cast iron lines they seem to like to pop,” Adamson said. “The biggest concern is definitely with the freezing and the water ... Read More »