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Tompkins County addressing century-old water pipes

1 year ago in Community, Environment, Local

Tompkins County addressing century-old water pipes

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Tompkins County’s infrastructure is old. 

Scott Freyburger is a public health engineer with Tompkins County Whole Health. He shared his thoughts Monday on Ithaca’s Morning News.

A water main break last week in Danby wasn’t an isolated problem. 

Freyburger adds bigger water pipe systems are being replaced. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Scott Freyburger on Ithaca’s Morning News

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