When there is a water leak, why does the City have to shut down such a large area of town or neighborhood to do a repair?

Depending on the area of town where the leak is, the main line may be quite old and a water valve won’t shut down as well as it should, so several valves may have to be shut down.  The City is trying to rectify the problem by installing new water lines and valves.  All of this takes time and money.  Each year, Public Works budgets for a major waterline replacement project and a street improvement project.

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1. Where does our water come from?
2. What is the price of our water?
3. How do I report a water problem?
4. Does Cortez have watering restrictions?
5. Does the City of Cortez have a water dock?
6. Why is my water cloudy?
7. Why is my sink or tub stained brown?
8. When there is a water leak, why does the City have to shut down such a large area of town or neighborhood to do a repair?