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2026-08-26
Frozen Pipes Flooded a Lakeside Daycare — What Duluth Homes Should Do After a Burst
The January 25, 2026 frozen-pipe burst at 4628 Pitt St affected about 60 families and caused $25k+ damage. Here is what Duluth homes should do next when similar bursts hit crawlspaces and laterals.
2026-08-26
Chester Creek Sewer Collapse: Why Camera Inspection Matters in Duluth
A 15-inch sanitary sewer collapsed into Chester Creek in October 2024, prompting camera inspection and CIPP lining by city crews. The same conditions threaten private laterals across Duluth's hillsides.
2026-08-26
Light Snow and Frozen Ground: Why Duluth Water Mains Fail in Winter
Light snow winters in Duluth push frost deeper, stressing 1880s cast-iron mains until traffic splits them. The same pattern drives private lateral failures and sewer backups across hillside neighborhoods.