SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 21, 2026Practical Engineering

What's Under Your Feet in New York City?

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New York City's streets hide a complex web of gravity-fed water mains, electrical networks, steam pipes, sewers, and subway tunnels—some reaching 650 feet deep. This aging, poorly mapped infrastructure creates major maintenance challenges.

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