This just sucks! Suggestions needed!

[kd...]

I just went through this. I had a backhoe come in and dig the trench. Bought and replaced the pipe myself. Backhoe charge $150, plastic pipe price $30. If your problem is between the main line and the meter, its the cities problem. Your responsibility is from the meter to your house. You could run a garden hose from the neighbors to your house until you get the pipe replaced. Just shut off the main valve in your house and connect the hose to an open hose faucet with a female/female hose coupler. It will work fine for a day or so.
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