Water Main Breaks Gusher

Water main break destroys street near Los Angeles, California - July 29, 2014

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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

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http://tribwpmt.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/2013-01-01_14-41-38_69....

http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1303509877/Harrisburg-sinkhole-s...

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/interactive_map_...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on August 26, 2018 at 7:25am: Honolulu, HI- Water main break drenches businesses in Aiea

Greece, NY- WATCH: Water main bursts, creating geyser high as a utility pole

Little Rock, AR- Road reopened after water main break

Ladue, MO- Water main break causing road closure in Ladue

Charlotte, NC- Water main break causes issues off Charlotte's Elizabeth Avenue

Hoboken, NJ- Hoboken residents suffer through another water main break

San Diego, CA- Broken Water Pipe Floods Busy La Jolla Intersection

Lansing, MI- 13 BWL customers without water after water main break

Millcreek, UT- Water main break closes Millcreek intersection; closure may last th...

Riverview, MI- Pressure spikes blamed as probable cause of Riverview water main br...

Lancaster, PA- Water main break leaves multiple Lancaster homes without water

Saugerties, NY- Part of Kings Highway in Saugerties closed for water pipe repairs

Greensburg, PA- Greensburg water main break repaired

Walnut Creek, CA- Water main break in Walnut Creek impacts 94 households

East Hartford, CT- Car drives into sinkhole in East Hartford, exposes water main break

Columbia, SC- One Richland Co. road reopened after massive water main break

Batavia, IL- Water main break shuts down part of Kirk Road

Florence, SC- Boil water advisory issued as Florence utility crews work to repair...

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Cleveland Heights, OH- Police ask drivers to avoid area of water main break

Henrico, VA- Water main break in Henrico repaired overnight

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on August 19, 2018 at 7:29am: Pittsburgh, PA- Major water main break creates cascade in South Side Slopes

Meridian, MI- UPDATE: Water to be shut off on Grand River for water main repairs

Wichita, KS- Crews work to fix water main break in north Wichita

Philadelphia, PA- Crews work to clean up water main break in city's Bustleton section

Des Moines, IA- Video captures flooding inside Copper Cup after downtown water main...

Dunwoody, GA- About 250 customers in Dunwoody may lose service during water main ...

Topeka, KS- Area of Topeka endures nearly 10 water main breaks within month

Old Forge, PA- Boil Advisory in Place After Water Main Break in Old Forge

Latrobe, PA- Route 981 in Latrobe reopens Friday after water main break

Syracuse, NY- Water main break closes portions of Comstock Avenue and Madison Street

Spring Valley, CA- Spring Valley homes without water after water main break

La Salle, IL- Boil order lifted after water main repair

Richland, County, SC- Clemson Road water main break repairs will cost $500K

San Diego, CA- Water Main Break Forces Midtown Restaurants to Close

Emporia, KS- Underground Utilities repairing two water main breaks

Tuscaloosa, AL- Tuscaloosa crews repair water main leak

Manchester, CT- Manchester Water Main Break Disrupts Traffic

Jackson County, AR- Water main break reported in northern Jackson County

Union Parish, LA- Broken water main forced boil advisory for parts of Union Parish

San Diego, CA- Water Main Break Floods Midway Homes with Water and Mud

Simsbury, CT- West Simsbury Water Main Break Leaves 300 Without Water; Repaired T...

Treasure Island, FL- Water main break on Treasure Island

Meriden, CT- Water main break closes Meriden intersection

Ross Township, PA- Rochester Road in Ross Township reopens after water main repairs

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on August 12, 2018 at 7:55am: Raleigh, NC- Water main break closes Lassiter Mill Road in Raleigh

Worcester, MA- Massive Water Main Break In Worcester Leaves Days Worth Of Cleanup

Dallas, TX- Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads In Downtown Dallas

Dover, NH- Major water main break closes Broadway in Dover

Longview, WA- Water main break in Kelso halts water to Butler Acres area

San Diego, CA- Midway District flooded by second water main break in a week

Clinton, IL- Iowa American Water issues precautionary boil order for main break ...

Ashland, KY- Water main break reported in Ashland

Amherst, MA- Water main break snarls bus routes in Amherst

Hartford, CT- Water Main Break Closes Part of Meadow St. in Hartford

Troy, MI- Water main work closes lanes on Crooks Road in Troy

Redding, PA- Homes and businesses impacted by water main break in Reading

Bristol, CT- Water Main Break in Bristol Repaired

Oahu, HI- Crews complete repairs to 16-inch water main break in Haleiwa

Warner Robins, GA- Warner Robins lifts boil advisory

Burlington, NC- Burlington water main break floods church basement

Maryville, TN- Middlesettlement Elementary School closing at 9:30 after water main...

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on August 5, 2018 at 6:39am: Des Moines, IA- Water Main Break on 4th Street Causes Businesses to Close

Decatur, GA- Service restored in Decatur after water main break, but water still...

Bessemer, AL- Crews repair water main break in Bessemer; water being restored

Raleigh, NC- Raleigh water main break still affecting traffic

Clayton County, GA- Crews work to repair road, water main damaged in flooding

Rotterdam, NY- Rotterdam road reopens after water main break

Bristol, CT- Road Closed for the Day After Water Main Break in Bristol

Santa Clarita, CA- Multiple Alarms Tripped In Valencia After Water Main Breaks

Bellevue, WA- Water main break damages street, sends water into homes in Bellevue

Ossining, NY- Dozens of Ossining residents wake up to water main break

South Park, PA- Water main break closes major South Hills road

Charlotte, NC- Water main break reported in south Charlotte

Mobile, AL- Part of Overlook Road closed for water main repair

Holyoke, MA- Water main break on School Street in Holyoke

Los Angeles, CA- Laurel Canyon Boulevard About To Reopen After Water Main Break

Bradenton, FL- Downtown Bradenton suffers another water main break causing road da...

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on July 29, 2018 at 7:17am: Oklahoma City, OK- Crews clean up water main break in northwest Oklahoma City

Detroit, MI- Water main break in Canfield historic district

Birmingham, AL- Highway 280 reopens as crews work to repair water main near Inverness

Pembroke Pines, FL- Crews working to repair water main break in Pembroke Pines

Oglesby, IL- UPDATE: Major water main break in Oglesby fixed

Jackson, MS- Resident happy after city of Jackson's response to water main break

Philadelphia, PA- Water main breaks in Parkside

Hixson, TN- UPDATE: Water main leaks fixed, but at least one lane of Hixson Pik...

Vesper, WI- Water restored to Vesper residents after main break

Loveland, CO- Broken water main to close lane on 29th Street until next week

Garden City, NY- Water main break affects service in Garden City

West Terre Haute, IN- OFFICIALS ON SCENE OF WATER MAIN BREAK IN WEST TERRE HAUTE

East Point, GA- PHOTOS | East Point water main repairs

Kipahulu, Hana, HI- Water Main Repairs in Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā NP

Des Moines, IA- Broken water main reroutes traffic, shuts off water near Des Moines...

Honolulu, HI- Water main break on Kalakaua Ave. shuts down lanes

Liverpool, NY- Part of Old Liverpool Road down to one lane due to water main break

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on July 22, 2018 at 8:41pm: Martinez, CA- Another water main breaks in Martinez; why does it keep happening?

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El Paso, TX- Paisano Drive back open after water main break

Pittsburgh, PA- Water main break leaves road closed, customers without water

Green Bay, WI- A broken water main wreaked havoc on their homes. Should Green Bay ...

Cleveland, OH- Water main break closes street in Cleveland's Union-Miles neighborhood

Easton, PA- VIDEO: Crews working to repair Easton water main break

Huntington, WV- Water main break shuts down street

Aurora, IL- Water main break was cause of road closure in downtown Aurora

Ilion, NY- UPDATE: WATER MAIN REPAIRED IN ILION FOLLOWING OVERNIGHT BREAK

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Santee, CA- Major Santee Intersection Flooded, Partially Closed Due to Water Ma...

Louisville, KY- Louisville Water issues boil water advisory for several neighborhoods

Hoboken, NJ- 2 water main breaks in Hoboken: Suez says

Walker, MI- Water main break closes neighborhood street in Walker

Augusta, GA- Crews working to fix water main break in downtown Augusta

Jacksonville, FL- Part of Soutel Drive remains closed after water main break

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Comment by Yvonne Lawson on July 19, 2018 at 5:27pm

Massive steam pipe explosion in rush hour Manhattan leaves a gaping CRATER in the middle of Fifth Avenue

The explosion left a huge crater in the middle of Fifth Avenue between 21st and 22nd street where smoke and steam billowed from the ground and enormous pools of water formed at 6.40am on Thursday. The windows of the buildings nearby were showered in grey matter and police now fear people may have been exposed to asbestosÂ

The explosion was so powerful it turfed up pieces of the street and sent debris flying all over the streetÂ

The explosion happened at 6.40am on Thursday on Fifth Avenue between 21st and 22nd street in Manhattan
It was so powerful it turfed up part of the sidewalk and road and flooded the iconic street with water
A huge plume of smoke and steam rose from the blast site and shrouded the Flatiron Building
Con Edison, which services the pipe, is telling anyone who was exposed to bag their clothes and shower
A red tent was set up in the area and people who were covered in grey matter are waiting to be hosed down
No one was injured but the FDNY evacuated surrounding buildings as a precaution while they investigated
New York City's steam pipe system is the largest in the world spanning 105 miles of underground space
It rushes steam to more than 2,000 buildings around the city and provides them with heating and cooling
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5970245/Steam-pipe-explosio...