‘Major’ water main break floods South Main Street in Graham

A ‘major’ water main break caused chaos in Graham after a portion of South Main Street was flooded. The incident occurred at approximately 3 am and resulted in water being shut off to the city’s entire downtown area. Witnesses claim to have seen water shooting up 30 to 40 feet in the air, as the break sent thousands of gallons gushing down the street. Many residents have been left without water supplies, whilst road closures have hindered transport options. Repairs to the water main are expected to take at least 24 hours, with plans in motion to clean up the damage once the issue has been resolved. Whilst the cause of the incident is yet to be determined, many residents are frustrated as Graham is no stranger to issues like this, with many claiming they are entitled to an explanation. This is yet another reminder of the importance of infrastructure maintenance, and the cost of mishandling these integral systems.