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Montpelier Water Main Break Disrupts Service for 12 Hours

9/16/2025

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Montpelier, Vermont, faced a water main break on Derby Drive, disrupting local water service for approximately 12 hours.
Crews worked from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, resulting in reduced water pressure and blocked parking on nearby State Street.
This incident highlights ongoing water issues, following a significant break in August.
City officials are investigating the cause and plan to replace aging pipes over the next decade.
Residents should report any additional water problems to Montpelier dispatch.

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Story summary

Montpelier, Vermont, faced a water main break on Derby Drive, disrupting local water service for approximately 12 hours.
Crews worked from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, resulting in reduced water pressure and blocked parking on nearby State Street.
This incident highlights ongoing water issues, following a significant break in August.
City officials are investigating the cause and plan to replace aging pipes over the next decade.
Residents should report any additional water problems to Montpelier dispatch.