Earth Changes and the Pole Shift
Water Main Breaks Gusher
Water main break destroys street near Los Angeles, California - July 29, 2014
"All the land between New England and Mexico is being pulled at a diagonal, and it is not just the fault lines that are feeling stress. All will participate when the New Madrid Fault makes a serious adjustment." ZetaTalk
Since 2013, a conspicuous number of water main breaks and sinkholes have been reported across the U.S. While water lines commonly rupture during winter months, especially in regions experiencing subfreezing temperatures, large water mains are fracturing in southern states where ground temperatures remain above freezing.
Notable water main breaks and sinkholes during the first 6 days of 2013:
January 1
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - "Super Sinkhole Walter" and 40 Others
Harrisburg officials expect it will take several weeks to repair damage from a massive sinkhole that forced dozens of residents to evacuate.
The city’s Department of Public Works said it could be another 30 days before water, sewer and gas lines are replaced in the neighborhood where the sinkhole is causing problems. "Super Sinkhole Walter," as the North Fourth Street collapse has been called, is big enough to have its own Foursquare check-in location.
On Thursday, the massive hole partially swallowed a construction backhoe.
The hole opened Monday morning, and later opened a bigger hole.
A spokesman for Mayor Linda Thompson said the city must replace the entire water and sewer system lines on the block.
The spokesman, Robert Philbin, said new water and sewer lines will not be working for five to six weeks.
These two large sinkholes in the 2100 block of North Fourth Street are among at least 40 sinkholes covered by steel plates citywide, according to Kevin Hagerich, director of the city’s Department of Public Works.
Interactive Map of Known Sinkholes in Harrisburg
Sources
http://tribwpmt.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/2013-01-01_14-41-38_69.jpg?w=900
http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1303509877/Harrisburg-sinkhole-swallows-backhoe
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/interactive_map_of_the_harrisb.html
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January 3
Malibu, California - Recurring Water Main Breaks
Another water main break in Malibu collapsed part of John Tyler Drive as crews worked to repair the leak.
A broken water main and partially collapsed road have narrowed traffic to one lane on Malibu Country Drive near John Tyler Drive.
Between 30 and 35 customers in Malibu Country Estates are without water. Los Angeles County Public Works received a call about a partially collapsed roadway on Malibu Country Drive at 9:30 a.m, according to spokesman Mike Kaspar.
Kaspar said the road is cut down to one lane for approximately 100 yards.
This is the second water main break reported in Malibu in as many days. On Wednesday, the main that supplies water to the Adamson House broke and employees from Public Works worked overnight on a temporary fix and permanent reroute of the underground pipeline. Westbound traffic on Pacific Coast Highway was cut down to one lane between Malibu Inn and Serra Road while crews made the repair.
Grand Rapids, Michigan - Big Hole / Deep Water
A water main break has closed the westbound lanes of 44th Street between Division Avenue and U.S. 131 in Wyoming, Michigan
A broken valve is causing complications in repairing the break in a 16-inch water main and the road may be closed until Saturday, authorities now say.
The valve, which broke in a partially-closed position, must be replaced before the water main can be fixed, Wyoming Director of Public Works William Dooley said in a statement on Friday, Jan. 4.
The water main broke area of 44th Street SW and Clay Avenue on Thursday.
The westbound lanes of 44th Street are closed near Clay Avenue, and Clay is closed from 44th Street north to Louisiana Avenue.
Dooley said the repair is taking much longer than anticipated because of the valve problem. Water is still flowing from the main because the valve cannot be closed.
A private contractor has been called to help city crews and they expect to fix the valve this afternoon.
Dooley said the water main break has not affected drinking water to area residents.
“Once the valve has been replaced, we will start work to repair the water main and hope to have that wrapped up yet today. We recognize and apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused to businesses, area residents and motorists and are working as quickly as we can to return things to normal," Dooley said in the statement.
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January 4
New Orleans, Louisiana - Cajun Geyser
A water main break in the middle of Adams Street near Maple poured water into the streets Friday afternoon.
Sewerage and Water Board crews arrived on the scene around 1:30 pm to address the incident.
An hour or so later, the break erupted into a full-blown geyser, showering Adams Street with water.
Water was rising on the sides of the street near several Uptown businesses, creeping up on the tires of some cars.
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January 5
Atlanta, Georgia
A massive water main break caused headaches for both residents and drivers on Clairmont Road in Chamblee, more than 24 hours after it first happened.
A huge hole opened up in the road between Airport Road and Wingate Road Saturday morning. Residents in the area were without water for much of the weekend after the 30-inch water main break.
DeKalb County spokesman Burke Brennan told Channel 2 Action News that they first had to clear out the water from the hole to determine the cause before they could begin repairing it. Major damage to the road and the sidewalk could still be seen well into Sunday morning.
Brennan says the pipe's age could have been a factor in the break.
Police were on the scene to re-direct traffic away from the area near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Sacramento, California
Water main break floods East Sacramento neighborhood
A 16-inch water main broke Saturday morning, turning two streets into ponds and damaging several homes along 39th and D Streets.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority says that a 30-inch line broke in the Oakland/Bloomfield area near the South Millvale Bridge at Morewood Street.
Two Port Authority stations and a portion of bus routes were closed after the water main break.
The break happened in North Oakland around 6 a.m. and the Neville Ramp, Herron and Negley Port Authority stations were closed as a result, our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report.
The East Liberty station is as far as inbound buses can go and outbound buses will make it to the 26th Street Ramp, the Post-Gazette says.
Officials said the water main break exposed a 24-inch Equitable gas line.
“Public Safety is our No. 1 concern,” Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Director of Operations Tom Palmosina said in a press release. “PWSA crew responded immediately and began isolating the leak.”
PWSA officials said that all efforts are being focused on the gas line.
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January 6
Seattle, Washington
A large water main break on Sunday caused the closure of State Route 20 in Port Townsend near the ferry terminal.
Around 3 a.m., Police and Public Works responded to the 1800 block of Water Street where the break was reported near the Tides Inn and Suites.
Portions of State Route 20 pavement were raised several inches above the original road bed as pressure from the water pushed up to the surface. When crews first arrived on scene they found water running west down the road. At least one business, The Food Co-op, 414 Kearney Street, had flood damage as water rushed into the building.
The closure affects commuters traveling to the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route. Detour routes for ferry traffic have been set up through city streets.
Water to at least a dozen businesses and residents was shut off but was restored by 3:30 p.m.
The Department of Transportation will not have materials available to begin repairing the highway until sometime Monday, according to Claudia Bingham Baker, WSDOT communications manager.
Detours will remain in place until crews determine the road is safe to reopen, which would occur Monday at the earliest.
The cause of the break is under investigation.
Derrick Johnson
Utility Crews Respond to Water Main Breaks in Hollywood, Silver Lake
Utility crews Friday morning were working to repair two major water main breaks that caused flooding in Hollywood and Silver Lake.
The first rupture occurred about 2 a.m. in the 900 block of Robinson Street in Silver Lake, where a 6-inch cast-iron pipe burst open, according to Ellen Cheng, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
The break resulted in the opening of a large sinkhole, which partially swallowed the left rear tire of an LADWP truck that responded to the scene. A tow truck was summoned and pulled the vehicle out of the hole in the street.
The agency shut off water service at the location, affecting some 40 customers, Cheng said. It was expected to be restored by 2 p.m.
Robinson Street was closed between Marathon Street and Descanso Drive while LADWP personnel worked at the scene.
In Hollywood, an 8-inch cast-iron water main ruptured near the intersection of Cahuenga Boulevard and Cahuenga Terrace.
According to LADWP, water service was suspended for about six customers at the site.
Source: http://ktla.com/2015/07/17/utility-crews-work-to-repair-broken-wate...
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Jul 19, 2015
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Huge Alberta pipeline spill
(the pipeline was new & sensors were supposed to detect the rupture as part of the fail-safe system in place. But it didn't)
Jul 19, 2015
Mark
Water main break opens sinkhole near Albuquerque Uptown
http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s3855409.shtml#.VauF2dDotl0
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority says a 30-inch water main break caused Indian School Road to buckle and create a sinkhole at Americas Parkway.
A woman drove her SUV into the sinkhole, but was not hurt in the incident.
The driver declined to talk to KOB, stating she'd let her insurance company handle the damages.
Albuquerque police said they responded to the water main break around 4 p.m., but the sinkhole opened up before they could block off traffic and an SUV ended up driving into it, causing damage to the front-end of the vehicle.
It took crews a little more than an hour to pull the SUV out, but it took the water authority hours to figure out which valve would shut off the water to the sinkhole.
Jul 19, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Water main break opens up sinkhole in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY - A sinkhole was created this evening by a water main break on Eighth Street between McWilliams Place and Jersey Avenue, adjacent to Hamilton Park.
United Water crews are on the scene.
United Water staffers at the scene told freelance photographer Steve Gold that the water main serving buildings on Eighth Street between Erie and Jersey avenues has been turned off and will remain off for five to six hours.
Bob Andrews, a resident of 245 Eighth St. confirmed water is off in his building.
PSE&G workers are also on the scene, but said gas lines will not be shut down.
A United Water spokesman did not immediately return a phone call to comment.
Source: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/07/water_main_break_opens_u...
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Jul 20, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Water Main Break Creates Geyser In Baldwin
BALDWIN (KDKA) — A water main break sent water shooting 20 feet into the air Tuesday evening in Baldwin.
According to emergency officials, it happened in the 500-block of North Street.
The geyser flooded at least one backyard, created a big hole in the road and affected one swimming pool.
“My parents have always said if the water main in front of our house broke, our house was going to be on Becks Run, so that’s what I was expecting whenever I got home, so I was a little relieved whenever I got here, but I’m still in shock,” said Jen Ewing, the owner of the swimming pool that was flooded.
Crews shut off the water while they make repairs.
Crews also shut down nearby Becks Run Road, which was flooded and covered with debris.
There’s no timetable on how long repairs will take.
Source: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/07/21/water-main-break-creates-...
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Jul 22, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Major water main break collapses Granger Road in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - A water main break along Granger Road in Independence has flooded several parking lots and closed a westbound lane near the Interstate 77 overpass.
The 12-inch break was first noticed by ODOT crews around 1:30 a.m.
Water from the break has undermined the road in the area and was sending thousands of gallons of water into the nearby parking lots.
Cleveland Water officials said two businesses were affected by the break.
A large section of the road and adjacent hill has washed away by the force of the water leaving a large hole in the road.
Cleveland Water Department workers are at the scene beginning their process to make repairs.
Source: http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/major-water-mai...
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Jul 22, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Water main break blasts business, shuts down road
CARNEGIE, Pa —A water main break disintegrated a portion of a sidewalk in Carnegie and sent water gushing into a business Wednesday night. Pennsylvania American Water Company says an eight-inch line broke on Third Street near Third Avenue. At least 13 customers are without service while crews try to repair the break. The water blasted into the window of a laundromat and covered the business' floor in mud. "All you could see is the water gushing out," said Zach Burdzel, who lives nearby. "It was against the window and it was everywhere."
Third Street was also covered in rocks and water up to the stoops of homes across the street.
The water company believes the pipe that broke is about 50 years old. Third Street was expected to be closed overnight, but Pennsylvania American hopes to have it back open in time for the morning commute.
Source: http://www.wtae.com/news/water-main-break-blasts-business-shuts-dow...
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Jul 23, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Crews rush to repair 4 water main breaks in 10 mile radius
CARNEGIE, Pa. — Crews rushed to repair a broken water line in Carnegie Thursday morning before several businesses were scheduled to open for the day.
Twelve businesses were without water after the water main break on Third Street Wednesday night. It was one of four water main breaks within a 10 mile radius.
Source: http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/water-main-break-leaves-several...
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Jul 24, 2015
Derrick Johnson
No Word Yet on Cause of Water Main Break in East New York
There's no word yet on what caused a water main to break in Brooklyn, sending water more than 100 feet into the air.
The break occurred around 4 p.m. Friday on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Spring Creek Towers complex in East New York.
Water was gushing for about two hours until sources say crews were able to stop the leak.
Witness: There was a lot of older people. There was people walking their dogs. There was like, I saw this woman, she had a child and they were sitting and watching the big flood up in the skies.
Q: So this could have went wrong with all of these people?
Witness: It could've, yeah.
Pennsylvania Avenue was closed to traffic between Flatlands and Vandalia avenues.
No residents lost water, but witnesses say everyone was astonished to see the water blasting out of the street.
No injuries were reported.
Source: http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2015/07/24/water-main-brea...
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Jul 26, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Water Main Break Shuts Down Route 51
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A water main break shut down a section of Route 51 in Baldwin early Saturday morning.
It happened just before 1 a.m. on Clairton Boulevard, which is part of Route 51.
The road was flooded, but there’s no word on whether any homes or businesses
were affected.
No word on when the repairs will be finished.
Source: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/07/25/baldwin-water-main-break/
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Jul 26, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Water Back On After Pipe Burst in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY — The water is back on after a pipe burst Saturday in part of Lycoming County.
Water gushed from the water main in this video courtesy of the Williamsport Sun Gazette.
The break happened yesterday afternoon just outside the city on Four Mile Drive in Loyalsock Township.
Crews fixed the break last evening and folks in that area are being asked to boil their water until Tuesday.
Newswatch 16 spoke to one woman who described what she saw when the main spewed all that water near her home.
“It was a very very loud noise, sounded like a train was coming through actually and the water was shooting way above the trees. It’s kind of a pain to have to boil your water but we’ll deal with it,” said Valerie Gardner, Loyalsock Township.
No word what caused the main break. Water officials could not say how many home and businesses were affected in Lycoming County.
Source: http://wnep.com/2015/07/26/water-back-on-after-pipe-burst-in-lycomi...
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Jul 27, 2015
Derrick Johnson
National City Water Main Break Leaves 28 Without Water
A water main break early Sunday morning in a Southcrest neighborhood left 28 customers without water.
Residents first called police just before 3 a.m. on the 3000 block of Boston Avenue.
San Diego city water crews worked to repair the eight inch main break. Six people had to be evacuated after mud filled the front of their homes.
City engineers were on the scene for hours trying to determine what caused the break.
The leak was expected to be restored at 1 p.m.
Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Water-Main-Breaks-in-Southcre...
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Jul 27, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Upper St. Clair water main break is 6th in a week for PA American Water
UPPER ST. CLAIR, Pa —At least 75 customers were without water Tuesday night after a water main broke in Upper St. Clair.
A spokesman for Pennsylvania American Water Company says a 12-inch cast iron pipe broke near the intersection of McMurray Road and Route 19. Water gushed out of the road but flowed almost entirely into a creek, so no homes were damaged.
Upper St. Clair High School, which is directly across the street from the break, was not affected, but St. Clair Country Club did lose water service. The club posted a sign on its door apologizing for the inconvenience to its patrons.
Pennsylvania American has had to deal with at least six water main breaks in the past week, including messes in Baldwin, Carnegie, Munhall, and Pleasant Hills. A company spokesman said it doesn't appear the incidents are related, but the company will look into whether there is any connection. Many of the pipes are believed to have been several decades old.
Pennsylvania American expects to have the water back on for customers in Upper St. Clair by early morning Wednesday.
Source: http://www.wtae.com/news/upper-st-clair-water-main-break-is-6th-in-...
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Jul 29, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Washington DC- Major water main break shuts down Georgia Avenue intersection in Si...
ST. Louis, MO- Water main break floods part of Kingshighway and Barnes Jewish Hosp...
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA- Street Heavily Flooded After Water Main Breaks in Silver Lake
Byram, MS- Byram road reopens after water main break, gas line rupture
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Jul 30, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Sinkhole swallows vehicles after water main break in Overbrook
PITTSBURGH —
A water main break Monday morning caused damage and left many without service in Pittsburgh's Overbrook neighborhood.
The break in a 30-inch line along Homehurst Avenue was reported shortly before 9 a.m.
Source: http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/water-main-break-causes-damage-...
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Aug 4, 2015
KM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/are-you-on-regina-s-map-...
Are you on Regina's map of 1,100 water main breaks?
Virtually every corner of the city has been plagued with leaky water mains
There have more than 1,100 water main breaks in Regina from 2009 to 2014, according to data provided by the City of Regina. (Google Maps/CBC)
When it comes to water main breaks in Regina, 2015 has been a very good year.
Over the half decade, not so good, however.
CBC News has mapped every water main break in Regina between the beginning of 2009 and the end of 2014. That's 1,104 busted pipes.
Rash of red dots
With red dots for every break, the result is a city that looks like it has a bad case of the measles. Virtually every corner of the city that's more than a few years old has experienced water main breaks.
Some water main breaks are worse than others. Several blocks southeast of Regina's downtown were flooded in 2007 after a main broke. ((CBC))
Each time it happens, a city crew comes out to start digging and make repairs.
South gets its share of water main breaks
A few brand new neighbourhoods like Harbour Landing have been immune from the breaks, but everywhere else there's a sprinkling of red dots.
There appears to be a a slightly concentrated number of water main break problems in the city's south end, and relatively low numbers in the northeast.
Predicting breaks not easy
The bottom line is, there's really no discernible pattern that would allow the city to know where the next batch of breaks will happen, says Pat Wilson, the city's director of waterworks.
The good news is 2015 is turning out to be one of the better years.
"Actually, we have been having a very, very low year for water main breaks," Wilson said.
Typically, there are 65 water main breaks in the first half of the year, she said. However, so far there have only been 19 to the end of June.
The worst years are when there's an especially dry summer or an especially cold winter.
Rain could be good sign
The heavy rain late last month is a good sign that the number of breaks could remain relatively low, she said.
However, if there's more dry, hot weather, that could change.
Aug 4, 2015
Derrick Johnson
OVERBROOK, PITTSBURGH, PA - Crews respond to 3rd water main break in 2 days in Overbrook
COLONIE, N.Y -Water main break on Wolf Road now repaired
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Water main break closes Bijou east of downtown
MONROEVILLE, PA. -Water main breaks on Route 48 in Monroeville
PALMER, Mass- Water main break led to traffic troubles in Palmer
FORT WAYNE, IN. - Water main break closes Lafayette
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ. -Second water main break reported in High Bridge
OVERBROOK, PA. -Another water main breaks in Overbrook
FAIRHAVEN, OH.- Fairhaven water main bust could take hours to repair
LEXINGTON, N.C -Homes damaged by Lexington water main break
Aug 5, 2015
Derrick Johnson
DALLAS, TX- Bishop Arts area hit hard with water main breaks
WORCESTER, MA- Water main break swallows Worcester road and car
TUCSON, AZ- Broken water main closes Snyder, Kolb intersection
WILLOUGHBY, OH - Water main break floods streets in downtown Willoughby
ROCK HILL, MO- Water main break closes WB Manchester Road in Rock Hill
MEMPHIS, TN- MFD responds to water main break in South Memphis
EL PASO, TX- Water main break leads to sinkhole on West Side
CHICOPEE, MA- Water main break in Chicopee shuts off water to Doverbrook Estates
WHITE PLAINS, NY- Water Main Break Causes Street Closures, Cloudy Water In White Plains
GREENFIELD, MA- Water main break slows business along Main Street
LARGO, FL- Largo intersection reopens after main break
DUCATUR,TN- DU crews work to repair Cain Street water main
RESEDA, CA- Crews Work To Repair Water Main Break In Reseda
CANTON, OH- Water main break closes part of Whipple
MITCHELL, SD- Burst water main shuts down Mitchell intersection
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Aug 8, 2015
Derrick Johnson
Burst water main disrupts central businesses
JESS PULLAR
Last updated 09:29, August 10 2015
A burst water main floods part of Hardy St in Nelson.
A burst water main which temporarily affected water supply to central Nelson businesses has been repaired.
A water main outside Kuske eyewear and Eclectic Antique Centre on Hardy St burst around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon, flooding the road and causing water discolouration for surrounding businesses.
Water supply in the central city was cut off as a section of the road and footpath was dug up by Nelmac workers to repair the pipe. The repair was completed with water back on by 7.00pm Saturday evening.
A burst water main floods part of Hardy St in Nelson.
Some repair work to the foot path and the road was now required as a temporary asphalt patch was used.
The Nelson City Council said they had not yet determined the cause of the split water pipe.
Despite a water tanker providing shop owners with water for the duration of the repairs, some businesses were forced to close as their water ran brown from taps.
Nearby business Morrison Street Cafe had closed early for the afternoon after the main burst.
"There was just a big gush of water and the footpath had sunk, water was gushing out," said Morrison Street Cafe manager Dee Toma.
Fords restaurant owner Kerry Ford said despite the water supply being cut in the afternoon, it was business as usual for the restaurant on Saturday evening.
"We just waited about an hour... it didn't affect business," she said.
Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/70965768/burst-water-main-disrup...
Aug 10, 2015
Derrick Johnson
LOS ANGELES, CA- Water Main Breaks Send Water Gushing Through Streets of East LA, Mi...
OMAHA, NE- Several water main breaks in the metro lead to damaged yards
STUDIO CITY, CA- DWP water main break floods Ventura Boulevard in Studio City
CAMPBELL , OH- Boil alert after water main break in Campbell
VANDALIA, OH- Water main break repaired in Vandalia
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Aug 10, 2015
Derrick Johnson
CENTRAL FALLS, RI- Water main break causes sinkhole in Central Falls
LEXINGTON, KY- Water main break closes busy Lexington road for hours
ACTON, MA- Acton water main break repaired, Main Street reopened
WASHINGTON DC- Water gushes across Canal Road, lane blocked before Key Bridge
SAN JOSE, CA- Crews working on water main break in South San Jose
EVERETT, WA- Another Water Main Break In Everett, WA
JANESVILLE , IL- Water main break closes intersection of Princeton Road and Park Vie...
ROSELAWN, OH- Water main break shuts down Reading Road
BOSTON, MA- East Boston water main break creates large sinkhole
DANVERS,MA- Water main break causes dirty water in Danvers
JACKSON, MS- Water main break in Jackson derails MPB documentary
SANTA BARBARA, CA- Water Main Break On Foothill Road in Santa Barbara
DEKALB COUNTY, GA- DeKalb County reports two water main breaks
SAN LEANDRO, CA- WATER MAIN BREAK AFTER 4-ALARM FIRE IN SAN LEANDRO
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Aug 12, 2015
Derrick Johnson
TIMONIUM, MD- Timonium Water Main Break Leaves 40 Homes Without Service
PALOLO, HONOLULU, HI- Water main break creates geyser in Palolo
TAKOMA PARK, MD- Water main breaks shut down busy roads in Silver Spring, Riverdale
HOUSTON, TX- UNTENDED WATER MAIN BREAK HAS SOME RESIDENTS REACHING BOILING POINT
ALAMO, CA- WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSES ROAD TO BUCKLE IN ALAMO
PORTSMOUTH, VA- VA-Water main break in Portsmouth neighborhood
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA- Water main break nearly floods three Lake Arrowhead homes
MADISON, WI- Cars submerged in sinkhole after water main break in Madison
ARLINGTON,TX- Arlington Crews Fix 4 Of 6 Water Main Breaks
RIVERDALE PARK, MD- Water main break disrupts traffic in Riverdale Park
JACKSON, MS- Water main break at Hardy Middle School in Jackson
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Aug 15, 2015
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Water pipe break creates sinkhole that swallows 3 cars
http://q13fox.com/2015/08/14/water-pipe-break-creates-sinkhole-that...
Madison Fire Department spokeswoman Cynthia Schuster says emergency personnel were called to the River’s Edge Apartments shortly before 5 a.m. Friday.
Rajendra Aryal’s Honda Civic was among the three vehicles that fell into the water-filled sinkhole. Aryal, a native of Nepal who’s still learning English, tells the Wisconsin State Journal (http://bit.ly/1PcNeGb ) he had never heard the word “sinkhole” before it happened.
While residents had to evacuate four buildings due to initial concerns about a gas leak, that danger was later ruled out. However, two buildings still had no electricity or water Friday afternoon. Officials say those residents will likely need to spend the night elsewhere.
Aug 17, 2015
Derrick Johnson
VALLEJO, CA- 20-INCH WATER MAIN BREAK LEAVES VALLEJO RESIDENTS WITHOUT WATER
AUGUSTA, GA- UPDATE | Water main break at Ulm Rd & Willis Foreman Rd repaired
WORCESTER, MA- MA- Small sinkhole forms in Worcester after water main break
JERSEY CITY, NJ- HUNDREDS WITHOUT WATER SERVICE AFTER MASSIVE WATER MAIN BREAK IN JE...
SILVER CREEK, NY- Boil-water order issued following Silver Creek water main break
AIKEN, SC- Aiken City Workers Investigating Increase in Water Main Breaks
AFTON, FL- Afton Public Works Authority repairs broken water main
JACKSON, MS- Water main break causes problems for hotel
Aug 18, 2015
Derrick Johnson
MEADVILLE, PA- String of water main breaks prompts check of Meadville's system
L0S ANGLES, CA- Water Main Break Floods Streets in West LA
NEW PORT BEACH, CA- Ruptured water main spills 1 million gallons in Newport Beach
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH- Darius Rucker concert at Blossom rescheduled after water main break
OAKLAND, CA- 3,000 gallons of water lost in Oakland water main break
BETHESDA, MD- 1 lane reopens at Bethesda water main break site
KINGSTON, PA- Water main break hits West Side businesses
TROTWOOD, OH- Large Rocks Hit Home After Massive Water Main Break
GAINESVILLE, GA- Browns Bridge Road lane closing during rush hour for water main repair
DETROIT, MI- Water main break shuts Detroit water building downtown
Aug 21, 2015
Derrick Johnson
FORT WORTH,TX- Water Main Break in Fort Worth
SCRANTON, PA- Scranton Water Main Break Affecting 50 Homes, Businesses
EAST RIDGE, TN- Water Main Break In East Ridge Leaves Residents Without Water For H...
SPRINGFIELD, MA-Water main break washes away Springfield’s nightlife
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS- Water crews working to fix water main break in Prairie Village
FORT GRATIOT, MI - Water main break in Fort Gratiot
Aug 24, 2015
Derrick Johnson
CARNEGIE, PA- Huge water main breaks in Carnegie
PACOIMA, CA- Crews Work to Repair Water Main After Break in Pacoima
GWIINNETT, GA- Buford Highway reopens after water main break
YAKIMA, WA- Water main break disrupts Yakima families on North First
THORNTON, CO- Water Main Break Keeps On-Ramp Closed At I-25 & Thornton Parkway
FLINT, MI- Water main breaks in Flint leave workers ‘strained’
LEBANON, NH- Water main break forces road closure in Lebanon
DENVER, CO- Water main break to keep part of Colfax closed through Tuesday night
NEW YORK, NY- Upper East Side buildings flood as water main ruptures, forces shutoff
BIG SPRING, TX- Big Spring High School Closes Due to Water Main Breaks
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA- Water main break on Memorial Ave. slowing traffic
CHILLICOTHE, OH- Water main break leads to boil advisory
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Aug 28, 2015
Derrick Johnson
SHREVEPORT, LA- Water main break leaves some Shreveport residents without water
CHICAGO, IL- 80-year-old main shut down as water gushes into street in Fulton Ri...
HOBOKEN, NJ- Water main break in Hoboken closes some streets
PALOLO, HI- Water main break floods Palolo neighborhood
INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Water main break sends steam billowing through manholes downtown on...
BOULDER, CO- Woman Drives Into Sinkhole After Water Main Breaks In Boulder
TORRANCE, CA- Car Gets Stuck in Sinkhole Created By Water Main Break In Torrance
EUGENE, OR- Water main break leaves nearly 1,000 residents without service
GREENWICH, CT- Route 1 Reopens After Greenwich Water Main Break
DENVER, CO- Water main break causes road closures in Denver
RESEDA, CA- Water Main Break Floods Streets in Reseda
Aug 31, 2015
Derrick Johnson
FARGO, ND- Underpass Reopens, but Water Main Break Causes Road Damage
LOUISVILLE, KY- Brownsboro Rd. is open after water main break, Haldeman Ave remains...
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- Crews Respond To Water Main Break In NW OKC
BROOKFIELD, WI- “It’s a lot of work!” Utility crews repair two water main breaks in...
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Water main break partially blocking N. Circle Dr.
HENRICO, VA- Water main break in Henrico
SAN DIEGO, CA Ruptured water main floods roadway for hours
SAN ANTONIO, TX- North-side water main ruptures overnight
BELLINGHAM, WA- Bellingham loses over 2 million gallons in water main break
SCRANTON, PA- Water Mains Break in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties
WILKES-BARRE, PA- Crews Repair Water Main Break in Wilkes-Barre
EDMOND, OK- Edmond North classes canceled due to water main break
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Water main break disrupts Harvard Square
ROTTERDAM, NY- Water Main break in Rotterdam
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- CREWS WORK TO REPAIR WEST HOLLYWOOD WATER-MAIN BREAK
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC- Water Main Break in Mount Pleasant Has Been Fixed
LAWRENCE, CT-Crew repairs water main break on Columbus Avenue
TOPEKA, KS- City crews work to repair water main breaks along Wanamaker Rd, hop...
Sep 11, 2015
Derrick Johnson
SALEM, NH- Water main break shuts down S. Broadway in Salem
JACKSON, MS- Water main break prompts boil water advisory
HOUSTON, TX- WATER MAIN BREAK THREATENS TO SLOW COMMUTERS ON NW FWY
MOORESTOWN, NJ- Main St. reopens after water main break
ST. ALBANS, WV- Water main break in St. Albans expected to be off for three to five...
TABOR CITY, NC- Boil water advisory given for Tabor City area
BOON COUNTY, MO- Water main break leaves Boone County residents without water
MILWAUKEE, WI- Water main break floods, shuts down part of Lincoln Memorial Drive
VENTURA, CA- Roads closed as crews work to repair Ventura water main
CHICOPEE, MA- Water main break hits Hampden Street in Chicopee
BOISE, ID- Parkcenter Blvd. down to one lane after water main break
SANDWICH, MA- Water Main Breaks Near Main Street
MCCOOK, NE- Broken water main
WASHINGTON DC- Water main break in upper NW closes road near Sibley hospital
WATERBURY, CT- Water has been restored to Waterbury residents
LOS ANGELES, CA- Water Main Break Floods Sherman Oaks Intersection
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Sep 19, 2015
Derrick Johnson
SAN ANTONIO, TX- Reports of water main break on Fredericksburg Road
SOMERSET, PA- Water Main Break Along N. Center Ave.
BALTIMORE, MD- Water Main Break Repairs Will Cause Delays Downtown
SANTA BARBARA, CA- Water main break in Santa Barbara
ROANAOKE, VA- UPDATE: Westbound Orange Avenue in Roanoke reopened after water mai...
EL CAJON, CA- Broken water main shuts down El Cajon road
GRASSY KEY, MARATHON, FL- Sinkhole opens after water main break
DAVENPORT, IA- Water main break in Davenport
NEW HAVEN, CT- Water main break shuts down part of Brewery Street in New Haven
CHICOPEE, MA- Street closed due to water main break in Chicopee
GREENVILLE, GA- Greenville City Hall confirms water main break near Hwy. 100
INDIANA, PA- Crew responds to water main break
PITTSBURG, PA- Water main break closes Bethel Park middle school
LOUISVILLE, KY- Crews work to fix water main break on Garland Avenue
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Sep 27, 2015
Starr DiGiacomo
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-29/road-closed-in-melbournes-sou...
Three-lane road collapse after water pipe burst in Melbourne's south-east
Updated about 2 hours ago
A road has been closed in Melbourne's south-east after three lanes caved in due to a burst water pipe.
The incident took place around 2:00am (AEST) on Tuesday, causing a huge hole on Glen Eira Road in Caulfield.
South East Water said the hole was not a sinkhole as it was caused by the burst pipe.
"Crews were onsite in the early hours of this morning to respond to the burst main," South East Water said in a statement.
"The burst has caused damage to the roadway, as such the road is closed between Kooyong Road and Orrong Road.
"Crews are working to reinstate the road as quickly as possible."
Water supply has been restored to the area.
The burst pipe caused damage to the roadway, with the road between Kooyong Road and Orrong Road closed and traffic being diverted.
Sep 29, 2015
Derrick Johnson
HARTFROD, CT- Road Repairs After Geyser-Like Water Main Break
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- Crews Work To Cap Water Main Break In NW OKC Neighborhood
BOSTON, MA- Water main break closes part of road near South Station
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CA- UPDATE: Water main break shuts down Stevenson Ranch intersection
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole, Swallows Car Near U of M
SANTA BARBARA, CA- Simultaneous Water, Gas Main Breaks Force Evacuations on Santa Barbara’s Lower Eastside
READLANDS, CA- REDLANDS WATER-MAIN BREAK DAMAGES HOMES
ROCKFORD, IL- North Church Street closed for emergency water main repairs
GROSSE POINTE SHORES, MI-Water main break causes low water pressure in Grosse Pointe Shores
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Water Main Break on Parker Avenue
CHARLOTTE, NC- Beatties Ford Road reopens after water main break, sinkhole
LA SALLE, IL- Water main break means no Sunday rest for city crew
NEW YORK, NY- Washington Heights Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole, Leaves Reside...
DEKALB COUNTY, GA- Schools evacuated after water main break
WILMINGTON, DE- Wilmington water main break detours traffic
BUFFLAO, NY- Water main break causes sinkhole in north Buffalo
POMPANO BEACH, FL- Water main breaks in Pompano and Hollywood
HOUSTON, TX- Water main break downtown
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Oct 5, 2015
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Oct 8, 2015
M. Difato
Oct 10,2015 JACKSON, Miss. —Jackson is dealing with a rash of over 20 water main breaks this weekend, according to the city's director of communications, Shelia Byrd.
Crews have been working throughout the weekend and will continue to make repairs on a priority basis, Byrd said.
The breaks affecting the highest number of residents will be given top priority, she said.
Residents may see low pressure until crews fix the issue, officials said.
Residents are encouraged to call the city's action line, 311, to report a break.
Byrd said a fluctuation in temperatures and other factors may have lead to an increase in the breaks.
Below is a list of current breaks as of 6 p.m. Saturday.
MONTEBELLO DRIVE
BELLEVUE & WHITWORTH
VALLEY NORTH BLVD
WATER MAIN BREAK
NORWAY STREET
HICKORY RIDGE
LAUNCELOT ROAD
MILWAKEE STREET
SHERDIAN DRIVE
NORTH STATE
CRESTLEIGH MANOR
OAKVIEW DRIVE
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
BAYRIDGE
PIN OAK
WINCHESTER STREET
TUDOR & CORLEY
LAWRENCE ROAD
KIMBELL ROAD
THOUSAND OAK DRIVE
DIANNE DRIVE
BLK EASTOVER DRIVE
Sources:
http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/jackson/over-20-water-...
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/10/11/jackson-battling...
Oct 11, 2015
Derrick Johnson
BROOKLYN, NY- Water Main Break Knocks Out Some Fort Greene Park Bathroom Service
WILMINGTON, NC - Boil water advisory issued for residents near Normandy Drive
COLUMBIA CITY, IN- Water main break forces major street closure in Columbia City
WEST MIFFLIN, PA Water main break leaves homes without service in West Mifflin
HAMILTON, OH- Hamilton High closed for water main break
ATTLEBORO, MA- Major water main break reported in Attleboro
EMPORIA, KS- Water main break
BALTIMORE, MD- Water main breaks in north Baltimore
BOSTON, MA- North End street closed to repair broken water main
GREENVILLE, SC- Upstate road reopens after water main break
REDLANDS, CA- REDLANDS WATER-MAIN BREAK DAMAGES HOMES
STONY POINT, NY- Water main break floods Stony Point library
EAST GREENWICH, RI- Water main breaks in East Greenwich
WELLSVILLE, OH- Water main break triggers boil alert and school closures for Wellsv...
REDWOOD CITY, CA- Water Main Break Spurs Road Closures, Interrupts Service to Kaiser ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Water main break shuts Philly street known for nightlife
HONOLULU, HI- Crews fix water main break in McCully
MANCHESTER, NH- Manchester water main break closes I-293 ramps, Brown Avenue
SYRACUSE, NY-Water main break in Armory Square closes Starbucks, leaves business...
EASTHAMTPTON, MA- Route 10 in Easthampton re-opened, hours after water main break
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Oct 12, 2015
M. Difato
October 15, 2015 For the second time in two weeks, water main breaks on Grassy Key, water pressure down for homes and businesses
http://www.keysnet.com/2015/10/15/505214/for-the-second-time-in-two...
For the second time in two weeks, a water main broke on Grassy Key Thursday morning, lowering water pressure for homes and businesses north and south of mile marker 59.
"Valves are being shut down to the north and south," said Tom Walker, engineering deputy director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. "Probably people closest to the leak will have low flow, very low pressure. When we shut the valves down, there will be people there who won't have water."
He said he expects water pressure to be back to normal by 5 or 6 p.m.
"Since it's right in the same vicinity of the last leak .... there had been corrosion on the bottom of the barrel of the pipe. The wall thickness thinned out to the point where it finally broke. This may turn into an area where we have to do pipe replacement."
He added, "About five years ago we had a leak in that area but nothing subsequent until two weeks ago."
On Sept. 25, a sinkhole developed in the same area and customers lost water pressure due to a pipe break.
The FKAA was also dealing with a small leak on 109th Street in Marathon.
"It's an air release valve. For whatever reason, a bonnet came off. Instead of letting air out, it's letting water out," Walker said. "Somebody saw some water coming out of the valve."
Additionally, there was a leak on a pipe on State Road 905 in North Key Largo Wednesday night. Walker said that was localized and affected few people.
Oct 15, 2015
M. Difato
Jackson crumbling from within due to sinkholes
Posted: Oct 16, 2015 4:16 PM EDT, Updated: Oct 17, 2015 12:57 AM EDT
Posted by Marsha Thompson (Mississippi News Now) http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/30282043/jackson-crumbling-from-with...
We looked into yet another unexpected water and sewer main break. This one is in a busy north Jackson neighborhood and residents there are under a boil water notice for the second day.
The problem erupted at the busy intersection of Northside Drive and Ridgewood Road in north Jackson. Area residents say it began leaking Thursday.
Friday morning, the street began crumbling from within. A geyser erupted when water and sewer lines broke. Crews from the City of Jackson arrived quickly to try and minimize the damage.
Nandy's Candy took it all in stride.
"We came in at 10 a.m. and were told we were under a boil water notice. It was lifted but then it's come back again. That's how it goes." said Emmie King Friday.
Other businesses in the area are expressing frustration.
Jeff Good, owner of Broad Street Grocery said they had to close temporarily Thursday. He said this is the sixth time they've had a water episode in the past 10 months. Good called it a full on crisis.
St. Richards had children bring bottled water to school today, and Starbucks in Maywood Mart had a closed sign on the front door.
Oct 17, 2015
Derrick Johnson
WASHINGTON DC- Rockville Pike reopens after water main break
SALEM, NH- Latest water main break prompts Salem infrastructure concerns
EL PASO, TX- Giant sinkhole on El Paso street after water main break
ATHENS, GA- Repairs to Athens-Clarke water main expected to be complete Friday ...
PALO ALTO, CA- WATER MAIN BREAK CLOSES INTERSECTION IN PALO ALTO
NEW ROCHELLE, NY- Water main breaks cause flooding in New Rochelle
JACKSONVILL E, FL- Lanes of San Jose Boulevard closed because of water main break
REDDING, CA- UPDATED: Water-main break closes streets in Redding
MANCHESTER, MA- Water main break shuts downtown Manchester
CHATTANOOGA, TN- Water Main Break Off Browns Ferry Road
LUDLOW, MA- Ludlow water main break closes Chapin and Miller streets and Collin...
SOUTHPORT, NC- WATER MAIN BREAK LEADS TO MUDDY ROAD FOR DRIVERS
PEKIN, IL- Pekin water main repaired, engineers look at other replacements
BRICK, NJ- Water main break blocks road in Brick
HARTFORD, CT- Crews repair water main break in Hartford
DUCK KEY, FL- FKAA water main breaks second time
WELLSVILLE, OH- Crews repair water main break, classes canceled again in Wellsville
PITTSBURGH, PA- Water main repair shuts down major roadway
GREENSBORO, NC- Greensboro carpeting store damaged by water main break
SCRANTON, PA- Several Water Main Breaks Keep Crews Busy
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Oct 19, 2015
Derrick Johnson
LANCASTER, NY- Water main break leaves Lancaster homes without water
HONOLULU, HI- Aliamanu water main break causes damage to some homes
ATLANTA, GA- Part of Moores Mill Road closed due to water main break
HONOLULU, HI- Water service restored to customers affected by Alewa Heights main ...
ANDOVER, MA- Andover water main break causes traffic woes
DENVER, CO- Repairs made to water main breaks in Denver metro
KALAMAZOO, MI- Water-main break results in boil-water advisory on stretch of South...
LENEXA, KS- Water main break reported in Lenexa at 101st and Monrovia
MYRTLETOWN, CA- MYRTLETOWN: You Have No Water, Possibly Due to Water Main Break
ROCKVILLE, MD- WSSC still fighting water main breaks
FORT LAUDERALE, FL- Water main break shuts down A1A in Fort Lauderdale
EL SOBRANTE, CA- El Sobrante: Water main breaks, disrupts service
PARKER, CO- Water-main break closes high school on Wednesday
WACO, TX- Waco: Water Main Break Causes Drop In Pressure
ST. LOUIS, MO- Water main break closes southbound lane of Hanley Road near Forest ...
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Oct 26, 2015
Derrick Johnson
JACKSON, MS- Massive Water Main Break on Eastover Drive
MONTREAL, QUEBEC- Water main break causes major flooding in Saint-Michel
DURAHAM, NC- OLD PIPES MAY BE TO BLAME FOR SEVERAL WATER MAIN BREAKS IN DURHAM
RICHMOND, VA- Water main break on 18th Street and Franklin; no water on 100 block...
DES MOINES, IA- Water Main Break Causes Boil Advisory on Des Moines’ East Side
PENSACOLA, FL- Busted water main on 12th Avenue
KEMP, TX- City of Kemp must boil drinking water after water main break
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR- NLR water main break may put a damper on your morning
KNOXVILLE, TN- Water main break causes road wash out near UT campus
LOCKPORT, NY- Water main break closes Lockport street
SPRING TOWNSHIP, PA- Crews finish repairs to ruptured water main in Spring Township
SEA BRIGHT, NJ- Water main break prompts Sea Bright road closure
ST. JOSEPH, MI- Water Main Break in St. Joseph
FALLS CHRUCH, VA- Water main break in Falls Church closes road
DENVER, CO- Westminster elementary school closed due to water main rupture
ANDOVER, NH- Andover hit with several water main breaks
BIRMINGHAM, AL- Water main break leaves nearly 300 without water
PLACERVILLE, CA- Water Main Break Leaves Some Residents with Low Water Pressure
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Nov 1, 2015
Derrick Johnson
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COLUMBIA, SC- Water Main Break in SE Columbia causing problems
SEATTLE, WA- Emergency water main repair slows ID traffic
LOS ANGELES, CA- Water Main Break Floods Van Nuys Streets
HOUSTON, TX- Water main break shuts down part of Beechnut
LOS ANGELES, CA- Charles E. Young Drive South closed to traffic following water main...
NEW HARTFORD, IA- Water main break in New Hartford
ROTTERDAM, NY- Water main break in Rotterdam cancels Sunday Mass at church
REYNOLDSBURG, OH- Water Main Break On East Broad Street
RESTON, VA- Water main break in Reston, traffic delays likely all day
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Water main break in S.F.’s Noe Valley repaired
TORONTO, CANADA- Water main break closes lower Jarvis Street in downtown Toronto
WEST HARTFORD, CT- Crews finish repairing water main break in West Hartford
MODESTO, CA- Water main break cuts service to El Vista neighborhood
PARKVILLE, MD- Water main breaks lead to service disruption, sinkhole in Parkville
WASHINGTON DC, - Water main break leaves hundreds of senior citizens without water
JEFFERSONVILLE, KY- Water main break impacting Watson Rural Water Co. Inc. customers in...
NESCONSET, NY- Water Main Break Floods Long Island Street
CEDAR LAKE, IN- Water main break forces closure of Hanover High Friday
DETRPOT, MI- Tuesday's water main break unearths more than water
Nov 10, 2015
Tracie Crespo
http://patch.com/california/echopark/sinkhole-reportedly-opens-silv...
Sinkhole Reportedly Opens Following Water Main Breaks in Silver Lake, Lynwood
Utility crews Thursday worked to repair 4 water main breaks in the Silver Lake and Mar Vista areas that left about 100 customers without service and caused a sinkhole in one neighborhood.
At 2:15 a.m., an 8-inch main break was reported in the 2400 block of Glendale Boulevard in the Silver Lake area, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power spokeswoman Gale Harris said.
At 3:15 a.m., a 4-inch main break was reported in the 3900 block of Moore Street in the Mar Vista area, the LADWP reported.
In the second break, some debris propelled by the high-pressure water damaged several nearby vehicles, an LADWP representative said.
A sinkhole several feet deep also developed around the broken pipe.
It was not immediately known when there would be complete water restoration to the affected areas.
Nov 13, 2015
Derrick Johnson
FORT WAYNE, IN- Water main break repaired on Spy Run Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Water Main Break Causes Water to Back Up Into Northeast Philadelphi...
MAR VISTA, CA- Water Main Break Sends Asphalt Chunks Through SUV Window
JACKSONVILLE, FL- Water main break closes road, floods homes
BROOKLYN, NY- Water main break detours buses in Sunset Park
MARIN, CA- Strawberry water main break floods home, street
MANCHESTER, NH- 30+ homes affected by water main break
LOUISVILLE, KY- Water main break impacts dozens on Northumberland Dr.
GARNER, NC- WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSES TRAFFIC DELAYS IN GARNER
EL SERENO, CA- Water Main Break Floods Street in El Sereno Area
CORONADO, CA- Coronado roadway reopens after water main break
NEW ORLEANS, LA- Broken water main affects pressure in Lakeview
YORK, PA- Hannah Penn closed for water main break
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Nov 16, 2015
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peoplesdaily/article-3323732/Now-S-...
Now THAT'S a serious leak! Dramatic moment massive water column bursts from broken pipe and shoots 30 feet high in Chinese city
A video has emerged online showing a burst pipe launching tonnes of water into the air at a three-way intersection in Zhengzhou city, central China's Henan Province.
The accident happened last month near a construction site. Witnesses said the flow of water was as strong as a tsunami which left many bare-footed pedestrians were fleeing for their lives, reports The People’s Daily Online.
When the pipe burst, the water flew 30 feet high, hitting high-voltage electricity lines above. And below, a fast flowing river instantly formed on the road, holding up the traffic.
The water gushed so high into the sky it reached high-voltage power lines causing blackouts in the city
The footage of the burst pipe shows the full force of the tonnes of water that flowed out onto the street
Roads surrounding the construction site were completely damaged after the pipe burst in Zhengzhou city
An official from the Zhengzhou Municipal Corporation said the pipe burst at 8am on October 29.
In the 50-second amateur video filmed from a building above, the water can be seen gushing into the air from a small road.
It goes so high, way beyond the rooftops.
Some people can be seen standing nearby away from danger. It’s a miracle no one was harmed at the time the pipe burst.
The whole area around the damaged pipe was affected, water was spewing out for an hour before engineers managed to stop the flow.
Nov 19, 2015
Derrick Johnson
MOBILE, AL- Water main break closes down parts of Government Street; Bankhead T...
BOSTON, MA- Water main breaks in Revere
RICHMOND COUNTY, GA- Water main break not affecting any customers
DUVAL COUNTY, FL- Car swallowed by hole after water main break
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ- Water main break in Paradise Valley closes down intersection, now open
SIOUX CENTER, IA- Sioux Center loses power, water main breaks
NASHVILLE, TN- Crews Work To Repair Water Main Break
KETTERING, OH- Sink hole in Kettering caused by water main break
MONROE, NC- 20,000 affected by Monroe water main break
INGALLS, KS- Ingalls Schools closed Friday following water main break
WOOD COUNTY, OH- Boil advisory issued after water main break in Wood County
RONKONKOMA, NY- WATER MAIN BREAK FLOODS CORNER OF HAWKINS AVENUE, PORTION ROAD IN R...
JACKSON, MS- Water main break on Valley Street
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH- Water main break causes road closure in Bedford Heights
ESSEX, MD- 20 to 30 homes affected by Essex water main break
EL CAJON, CA- El Cajon water main break leaves 63 homes without service
ARLINGTON, VA- Water Main Break Closes Roads in Arlington
TAYLORS, SC- Boil Water Advisory For Taylors, Greer Possibly Lifted Tuesday Nigh...
FAYETTEVILLE, AR- Intersection Closed After A Water Main Break
SHELBYVILLE, TN- Vikings set sail in torrent: Water main failure closes Community High
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Nov 22, 2015
Derrick Johnson
EVERETT, WA- 35th Street Water Main Breaks Again
DULUTH, MN- Water main break causes mess in Central Hillside
HOBOKEN, NJ- Two water mains flood Hoboken – What’s next?
LAFAYETTE, CA - WATER MAIN BREAK HAS RESIDENTS WITHOUT WATER IN LAFAYETTE
NEW ORLEANS, LA- Water main break floods part of Central City Saturday, TV station r...
WYOMING, MI- Wyoming water main break creates sinkhole, shuts down road
ORANGEBURG, SC- Water main break closes street
CRANFORD, NJ- About 70 Customers Without Water In Cranford Due To Water Main Break
PARIRIE CREEK, AR- Water Main Break in Prairie Creek Area Repaired
EL PASO, TX- More than 20 residents without water after two water main breaks Fr...
UNION CITY, CA- Union City water main reported in same location where sinkhole opened
TROTWOOD, OH- Trotwood street flooded after main break
GAINESVILLE, FL- Water main break in Northeast Gainesville has some residents concerned
STRATFORD, CT- Water main break affects Stratford center
JACKSON, MS- Water main leak disrupts traffic on Woodrow Wilson
FISHERS, IN- Fishers Police warning drivers of water main break on Allisonville ...
COLUMBIA, SC- Water main break closed lights at Riverbanks Zoo on Wednesday
MIAMI BEACH, FL- Water Main Break Shuts Down Miami Beach Road
FREDERICK, MD- White Oak Drive in Frederick closed following water main break
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Nov 29, 2015
Mark
Water Main Break causes Sinkhole, damages cars on Holtzclaw
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/30638497/sinkhole-damages-cars-on-holtclaw
The hole opened up Tuesday morning in the 600 block of North Holtzclaw Avenue.
The hole damaged several vehicles that apparently didn’t see it in time, flattening tires and damaging wheels.
"You didn't know what you were getting into until you fell into the hole," said Tina Morgan who hit it driving to work. " Just thought it was a puddle and then BAM. Our tires busted, the rims busted."
The hole, which filled with water from the recent heavy rains, was hidden and looked much like a puddle.
"There were cars beside me so I couldn't swerve to get out of the way, I had to go through it," said Daniel Kilts, another affected driver. "You couldn't see anything cause the water was so smooth."
City road crews were able to mark the hole with barricades to prevent additional vehicle damage.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route if possible.
Dec 2, 2015
Derrick Johnson
HOBOKEN, NJ- Service Restored After New Water Main Break In Hoboken
FORT LEE, NJ- Fort Lee water main break slows traffic to GWB
PORT JERVIS, NY- Water main break in Port
GIRARD, OH- Boil advisory issued for Girard and Liberty Township
ROCKFORD, IL- UPDATE: Highcrest Road water main break causes traffic detour
GREENWICH, CT- Indian Field Road re-opens after water-main break
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Downtown Minneapolis water line break reroutes Washington Av. Traffic
NISKAYUNA, NY- Niskayuna dealing with water-main break
BRISTOL, CT- Crews work to repair 2 water main breaks in Bristol
AUSTIN, TX- More than 100 million gallons were lost in Austin water main break
VIENNA, VA- Crews Working on Two Water Main Breaks in Vienna
CUMBERLAND, RI- Major water main breaks in Cumberland
GREENVILLE, SC- Water main fixed after affecting parts of Greenville County
REDMOND, WA- Redmond water main break floods several homes
ZANESVILLE, OH- WATER MAIN BREAK IN ZANESVILLE
CHATTANOOGA, TN- Water Main Break Causes Rush-Hour Sinkhole, Damaging Cars
WICHITA, KS- Water main break temporarily closes intersection at 21st & Oliver
SHARON, PA- Water main break forces closure at Farrell High
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Dec 6, 2015
Derrick Johnson
PLESANTVILLE, NY- Pleasantville, Area Towns Under Boil Water Advisory Until Wednesday...
DETROIT, MI- Water main break closes stretch of Lodge freeway in Detroit
SPOKANE, WA- City crews work to repair water main break at 6th and Pine
ALEXANDRIA, VA- Possible road closures along Eisenhower Avenue as water main break ...
COLUMBIA, MO-Water service restored after water main break
JUNIATA, PA- WATER MAIN BREAK FLOODS JUNIATA STREET
HENRICO, VA- Parham Road reopens after water main break repairs
FRANKFORT, IL- Boil Order Lifted after Water Main Break Repaired
WHITEHALL, MT- Water main break cuts off Whitehall water
COTTONWOOD HIGHTS, UT- Sink hole forms after water main break in Cottonwood Heights
DURANGO, CO- Durango water main break floods more than just Park Elementary School
ANTIOCH, TN- 2 schools closed after water main break
BLOOMFIELD, NJ- Bloomfield Water Main Break On Liberty Street Repaired: Authorities
PHOENIX, AZ- Central Avenue closed for water main break repairs in central Phoenix
SANDUSKY, MI- Boil alert following water main break in Huron Township
WORCESTER, MA- Worcester DPW working to repair 'major' water main break on June St...
VENTNOR, NJ- Traffic diverted for water main break in Ventnor
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Dec 13, 2015