The Decentralized Sanitary Works Entity informs that winter cold can have a significant impact on drinking water distribution pipes.
Given the persistence of low temperatures due to the current winter season, the Decentralized Sanitary Works Entity (EDOS) explains that the cold significantly impacts the breakage of the city's water distribution pipes.
When temperatures drop below zero, the water inside the pipes tends to freeze. Upon freezing, the water undergoes an expansion that exerts considerable pressure on the inner walls of the pipes.
In that sense, the pressure exerted causes the pipes to rupture, these being most frequent in A° and C° (asbestos cement) and cast iron networks, causing water leaks. Pipe ruptures not only generate water loss but also cause damage to surrounding infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, or private properties.
Consequently, the negative implications of pipe ruptures in winter are not limited to the costs associated with repairs, but also affect the water supply for the city's residents and businesses. Likewise, interruptions in the drinking water service cause significant inconveniences, especially in situations of extremely low temperatures.
That is why EDOS emphasizes that to mitigate the effects of winter cold on water distribution pipes, it is essential to implement adequate protection measures such as insulating exposed pipes, draining water at risk of freezing, and constant monitoring of weather conditions.
Consequently, EDOS informs that the necessary interventions are being coordinated to address contingencies in A°, C°, and cast iron pipes caused by low temperatures, which are mostly concentrated in the city center, as this type of old piping is largely located in this area of Concordia.
Given the persistence of low temperatures due to the current winter season, the Decentralized Sanitary Works Entity (EDOS) explains that the cold significantly impacts the breakage of the city's water distribution pipes.
When temperatures drop below zero, the water inside the pipes tends to freeze. Upon freezing, the water undergoes an expansion that exerts considerable pressure on the inner walls of the pipes.
In that sense, the pressure exerted causes the pipes to rupture, these being most frequent in A° and C° (asbestos cement) and cast iron networks, causing water leaks. Pipe ruptures not only generate water loss but also cause damage to surrounding infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, or private properties.
Consequently, the negative implications of pipe ruptures in winter are not limited to the costs associated with repairs, but also affect the water supply for the city's residents and businesses. Likewise, interruptions in the drinking water service cause significant inconveniences, especially in situations of extremely low temperatures.
That is why EDOS emphasizes that to mitigate the effects of winter cold on water distribution pipes, it is essential to implement adequate protection measures such as insulating exposed pipes, draining water at risk of freezing, and constant monitoring of weather conditions.
Consequently, EDOS informs that the necessary interventions are being coordinated to address contingencies in A°, C°, and cast iron pipes caused by low temperatures, which are mostly concentrated in the city center, as this type of old piping is largely located in this area of Concordia.