Heat, Sprinklers, and Broken Pipes | St. Louis News

St. Louis is facing a surge in water main breaks—and it’s all thanks to rising temperatures. Summers are now 3.5 degrees hotter than in 1970, prompting residents to blast sprinklers and fill pools, which puts extra strain on aging pipes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cce147e20c3ffb0