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Traverse City Overwhelmed By Frozen Pipes
By Lynn Geiger
On the heels of a record cold February and less insulation from snow, Traverse City water pipes are freezing at a record pace and crews simply can’t keep up.
The number of “freeze ups” is on pace to more than double last year’s final tally – in excess of 300. To paraphrase Justin Roy, the city’s water/wastewater maintenance superintendent, if you haven’t had a frozen pipe issue, consider yourself extremely lucky.
“The water coming into the plant is 32 degrees,” says Roy, and once that meets the underground frost (which is lower this year than previous years) that’s where the trouble begins.
As of Monday, the department had received 250 calls about frozen pipes spread across town. “It’s very hit or miss,” he says. more
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"The Big Draw - Grand Traverse": "It's Our World": Artists Inspired by Children's Visions of the Future. On exhibition at The Greenspire School, TC. A reception will be held on March 12 from 5:30-7:30pm - Family Arts Night. Featuring hands-on art activities by Blackbird Arts, environment centered art activities. www.greenspireschool.org
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