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.
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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.
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Sewerage & Water Board emergency crews were responding Tuesday morning, (Jan. 16) to a 12-inch water main break in New Orleans East at the intersection of Morrison Road and Cove Drive, a spokesman said.
The break caused a portion of pavement on Morrison to collapse, closing the eastbound lanes. Residents nearby may experience lower water pressure.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area. More information will be available later today
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NORTH GREENBUSH, NY- Water main break affecting Rensselaer County residents
NUTLEY, NJ- Water Main Break on Kingsland Street Nutley
SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP, PA- Water main break in Springdale Township
BRIDGEPORT, CT- 2 affected by Bridgeport water main break
ANNAPOLIS, MD- Water main breaks in Annapolis, service to be shut off for repairs
BANNER ELK, NC- Boil-water advisory lifted for Banner Elk residents
PITTSBURGH, PA- Boil water advisory for several Pittsburgh neighborhoods after wate...
BALTIMORE, MD- Section of North Charles Street to be closed for days after water m...
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Water main in Northern Liberties is repaired
TUCSON, AZ- Water main break on Skyline affects many on the north side
HONOLULU, HI- BWS working to fix broken water main in Honolulu
NAPLES, FL- Pine Ridge Road closed due to water main break
KALAMAZOO, MI- Boil water advisory issued after water main breaks in Kalamazoo
AGAWAM, MA- Water main break on Southwest Street in Agawam
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Water main break causes damage at historic Curtis Institute building
SAN ANTONIO, TX- SAWS: 16-inch water main breaks on North Side, flooding street
OAHU, HI- 8-inch water main break affecting traffic in Manoa
NEW YORK, NY- Water main break disrupts service to 100 apartments
BETHLEHEM, PA- Water main break and sinkhole shut down Bethlehem road
NEW LONDON, CT- Crews fix water main break at Williams Park Apartments
TEMPLE, TX- Local worker has close call while working to repair water main break
BRISTOL, CT- Water main break closes school in Bristol
WAVERLY, OH- Waverly under boil advisory after large water main break
SEATTLE, WA- Lanes reopen after water main break ices over roadway in Montlake
SHERMAN, TX- Crews repair road damaged by water main break in Sherman
ROCHESTER, NY- 4 displaced from big water main break in Rochester
PITTSBURGH, PA- Water main break in Lawrenceville causes service disruption
BIRMINGHAM, AL- Crews work to repair overnight water main break in Birmingham
LOUISVILLE, KY- Live updates: From geyser to gentle flow, Shelby Park flooding star...
FORT WORTH, TX- http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/12/15/water-main-break-fort-worth/
NEWTON, MA- Water main break in Newton causes shutdown
BALTIMORE, MD- Repairs underway after multiple water main breaks reported in Balti...
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Water Main Break Causes Problems For Some In White Bear Lake
DENVER, CO- Sunnyside neighborhood wakes Saturday morning to a water main break
HUNTLEY, IL- Some Huntley homes on boil order following ruptured water main
ST. LOUIS, MO- South St. Louis water main break disrupts service
DANVERS, MA- Water main, gas line breaks hit Danvers
NORFOLK, VA- Crews in Norfolk working to fix eight water main breaks
MIAMISBURG, OH- UPDATE: Miamisburg boil advisory issued Friday night lifted
YORKTOWN, NY- Yorktown: Water main break closes Stoney Street
RALEIGH, NC- Water main break closes lanes on Avent Ferry Road in Raleigh
WINCHESTER, CT- Water main break closes Winchester schools
MARIETTA, GA- Cobb water main break shutting down traffic on busy road
CHARLOTTE, NC- Water main break will cause troubles on Queens Road West early Thur...
TOWSON, MD- Crews work to fix water main breaks in Towson
MILFORD, CT- Crews fix water main break in Milford
SHREVEPORT, LA- UPDATE: Classes resume in Caddo Parish after water main break
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WYOMING, MI- Two Wyoming neighborhoods under boil water advisory after water mai...
JAMESTOWN, NY- Discolored Water Expected After Downtown Water Main Break
BALTIMORE, MD- Water Main Break Closes Portion Of Charles St. In Mt. Vernon
HONOLULU, HI- Part of Salt Lake Blvd. reopened while water main repairs continue
BLOWING ROCK, NC- Crews repair water main break caused by wintry conditions in Blowin...
TOPEKA, KS- Water back on after west Topeka main break
ERIE, PA- Water main break closes Erie streets into Monday
ROCKFORD, IL- Water main repairs close one lane on Rockford's northeast side
OAKDALE, MN- Crack along water main caused I-694 shutdown; road closed until at ...
GROVELAND, MA- Town crews repairing water main leak this morning
RIVERSIDE, CA- Blown water main in Riverside shuts down 3rd Street near 215 Freeway
QUINCY, IL- Quincy crews prepare for more water main breaks
ELWOOD, IN- Elwood under boil water advisory after water main break
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MERIDEN, CT- Water main break in Meriden causes significant damage to road
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Water Main Break Could Affect Evening Commute
SOPKANE, WA- Havana Street closed at I-90 underpass due to water main break
FAIRFIELD, CT- Fairfield police: 9 residents affected by water main break
AUSTIN, TX- Water main break sprays 40 feet into the air on W. Koenig Lane
OWENSBORO, KY- Burst water main fixed
LITITZ, PA- West Second Avenue reopens after water main break in Lititz
LYNCHBURG, VA- In 2017, Lynchburg had 8 water main breaks in downtown
ST. PAUL, MN- Green line disrupted by water main break in St. Paul
PITTSBURGH, PA- Water main break closes Steuben Street in West End
HUNLOCK CREEK, PA- Water Main Break in Luzerne County
DENVER, CO- 4 water mains break in Denver affect morning commute
PETOSKEY, MI- Mitchell Street water main break won't affect Petoskey Open House
DURHAM, NC- Water main breaks close Durham roads, causes sinkhole
EL CAJON, CA- Water main break floods El Cajon street
ALBUQUERQUE, NM- Crews respond to water main break in southeast Albuquerque
NEW YORK, NY- Water Main Break Shuts Down Midtown Street
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Residents in need of solution after water main breaks for third time
ALEXANDRIA, VA- Edsall Road in Alexandria, Va., is closed due to water main break
MULBERRY, AR- Water Main Break In Mulberry Leaves Residents Without Water
NEW YORK, NY- SINKHOLE FORMS AFTER WATER MAIN BREAK ON UPPER WEST SIDE
EL PASO, TX- Water main break creates sinkhole in west El Paso neighborhood
AURORA, CO- Crews work to repair water main break at busy Aurora intersection
KALISPELL, MT- Kalispell's aging infrastructure partly to blame for water main breaks
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA- Memorial Ave. in West Springfield reopens following water main break
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN- Goodlettsville residents salvage Thanksgiving after water main break
WASHINGTION, D.C- Water restored after main break floods 2 homes, impacts 30 residenc...
NEW ORLEANS, LA- Broken water main leaves Lakeview residents briefly waterless Thank...
ATLANTA, GA- Homes, businesses without water for hours in NE Atlanta
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WELLINGTON, FL- NEW: Water main break snarls traffic, prompts boil-water orders in ...
PITTSBURGH, PA- Water main break affects PWSA customers in part of South Side
DERRY, PA- Water main break near Latrobe is repaired
MOLINE, IL- Water main break in Moline slows traffic on westbound 12th Avenue
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Water main break floods street in Roxborough section of Philadelphia
ESCONDIDO, CA- Possible Escondido Water Main Break Diverts Traffic
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- Stinson Boulevard Closed for Water Main Repairs
SAN DIEGO, CA- Water main break floods Mission Valley complex entry
ANN ARBOR, MI- Water main break slowing traffic on Huron Parkway in Ann Arbor
FRESNO, CA- TRAFFIC ALERT: Clovis and Herndon Intersection partially closed due...
EDISON, NJ- Water main break closes school in Edison
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY- Boil water advisory in effect after pipe bursts in Chestnut Ridge
SOUTH STRABANE, PA- Cleanup continues in South Strabane after water main break
STRATFORD, CT- Water main break in Stratford Center
BRIDGEPORT, CT- Large water main break closes intersection in Bridgeport
CEDER RAPIDS, IA- Update: 4 ft. of water main to be replaced on Wilson Ave. SW
NIAGARA FALLS, NY- Water main repair work completed on Pine Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, MO- Water main break reported on Frederick
NAPA, CA- Browns Valley Road water main repaired, road reopened
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DENVER, CO- Water main break closes 3 Denver schools
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INDEPENDENCE, MO- Eastern Jackson County Courthouse closed due to water main break, w...
YARDLEY, PA- Water main break disrupts service in Yardley
MONACA, PA- Water main break fixed after leaving downtown Monaca without service
BALDSIN HILLS, CA- Work Truck Falls Into Sinkhole After Baldwin Hills Water Main Break
DETROIT, MI- Van Dyke Avenue Remains Closed After Major Water Main Break
MIDDLEBURG, FL- Boil water notice issued in Middleburg after water main break
CAMBRIDGE, MA- Cambridge water main break repaired
STUDIO CITY, CA- Traffic Alert: Water Main Break In Studio City
BOSTON, MA- Water Main Break Shuts Down Boston Intersection
GREELEY, CO- Greeley water main break forces school closure due to flooding
PARKVILLE, MD- Water main pipe breaks in Parkville
BALTMORE, MD- Crews work on water main break in northwest Baltimore
JACKSON, MI- Water main break closes Jackson College central campus, other campu...
BUFFALO, NY- Delaware Ave. reopens after water main break
HYATTSVILLE, MD - Hyattsville water main break disrupts US 1
CARROLL, IA- Water Main Break In Carroll Closes Down Main Street
KALISPELL, MT- Water main break disrupts service in Kalispell
YORKVILLE, NY- UPDATE: SECTION OF ORISKANY BOULEVARD WESTBOUND CLOSED DUE TO WATER...
PORTLAND, OR- Water main break puts 229 NW Portland homes on boil notice
RAMAPO, NY- Avoid The Area: Water Main Break Causing Icy Conditions In Ramapo
PAULDING COUNTY, GA- Broken water main crumbles road, leaves schools without water
GARDENA, CA- Water Main Break Floods Gardena Streets, Shopping Center
NEW YORK, NY- Broken water main makes for icy conditions on Watson Ave.
FORT COLLINS, CO- Water main break in northeast Fort Collins causes outage
KANSAS CITY, MO- KCMO Water working on multiple water main breaks
NEW YORK, NY- Crews respond to water main break on Lower East Side
ARLINGTON, TX- Workers repairing water main break near mall in southeast Arlington
SAN DIEGO, CA- Water Gushes Into Street After Main Breaks in Lakeside
PHOENIX, AZ- Wow! Geyser from water main break soaks north Phoenix neighborhood
BOZRAH, CT- Water restored following water main break in Bozrah
NEW YORK, NY- Brooklyn block flooded by massive water main break
LANCASTER, PA- First block of South Prince Street reopens after water main break
ST. MARYS, PA- Officials: St. Marys water main break should be fixed in next few h...
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA- Water main break that closed Shaker Rd. in East Longmeadow repaired
RIDGEVILLE, SC- Ridgeville under boil water advisory due to water main breaks
BOSTON, MA- Sullivan Square water main break throws wrench into morning commute
NORWALK, CT- Water main break causes flooding along Pine Street
LANCASTER, PA- Water main break in Lancaster expected to cause “significant delays...
KIRKWOOD, MO- Water main break impacting some residents in Kirkwood
NEWARK, NJ- Major Water Main Break Floods Streets In Newark
BERKELEY, CA- EBMUD responds to water main break at Dwight and Telegraph
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BALLWIN, MO- Water main break floods part of apartment complex parking lot
WATCHUNG, NJ- Water Main Break Closes Johnston Drive in Watchung
KAILUA, HI- Contraflow in effect as repairs continue on water main break in Lanika
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