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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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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Neighbors Help After Van With Father And Son Sinks Into Street
January 15, 2016 8:16 PM

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A minivan with a father and child inside sinks into a Northeast Baltimore street.

It all happened as a result of a water main break along Sheldon Avenue.

Neighbors say crews had replaced the break two days ago, but something went wrong.

When the car drover over the patch in the road Friday, it all caved in.

Neighbors sprang into action to help.

“I ran over to him. He was getting out of the van and water up to his knees, and I asked him if he was alright, did he need some help? He said his son was in the back,” said Bernard Williams, neighbor.

Comment by Derrick Johnson on January 10, 2016 at 9:29am: FORT WAYNE, IN City: Water main is repaired, intersection now open

MIAMI, FL- Truck gets stuck in sinkhole in Miami

ELIZABETHON, TN- Water main break causes road closure in Elizabethton

JERSEY CITY, NJ- Small water main break in Jersey City

RIVERSIDE, CA-RIVERSIDE: Water main break dousing Arlington Avenue

SAN ANTONIO, TX-More than 600 SAWS customers lose water service while crews repair ...

HANOVER,PA- Water main breaks at Hanover square

TUCSON, AZ- Water-main break closes Escalante, Prudence to Kolb

BALTIMORE, MD- School Bus Stuck In Sinkhole After Water Main Break

CLEVELAND, OH-Water main break at East 55th and Central in Cleveland

HARRISBURG, PA- Carlisle Pike lanes reopen after water main break

HENRICO COUNTY, VA- Water main break shuts down portion of Horsepen Rd. in Henrico

LEESBURG, VA- Water main break to impact afternoon traffic on Centreville Road

WINFIELD, KS- Water Main break at Cowley Cinema 8

EWING,NJ- Water main break closes road in Ewing near Interstate 95

SWATARA TOWNSHIP, PA- Street remains closed in Hummelstown, Swatara Township due to water...

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, OH- Cold weather possible cause for several water main breaks

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL- Water main break impacts Fort Lauderdale's main airport

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on January 3, 2016 at 8:45am: GLENDALE, WI- Water main break causes some problems in Glendale on New Year’s Eve

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- Water main break closes down intersection

CLEVELAND, OH- UPDATE I Downtown Cleveland water main break

JERSEY CITY, NJ- Water main break in Jersey City fixed, SUEZ says, but some resident...

SAN DIEGO, CA- Water main break in Mira Mesa

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI- Water main break delays traffic

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO- Water main break affects businesses in Manitou Springs

CARLISLE, PA- Water-main break disrupts Carlisle-area traffic

PHILADELPHIA, PA- Southwest Philly Water Main Break Impacts 50 Homes

MUNSTER, IN- Water main break closes part of Munster's White Oak Ave.

SANDUSKY, OH- UPDATED: Road closed for water main break

TORRANCE, CA- Sinkhole develops in Torrance after water main break

WAYNE, MI- City of Wayne reports water main break

DETROIT, MI- Senior center left without heat after water main break

PRAIRIE GROVE, AR-Flooding Causes Water Main Break Near Prairie Grove

MENLO PARK, CA-Water main break in downtown Menlo Park leaves two blocks without w...

HACKENSACK, NJ- Water main break closes Hackensack road

TULSA, OK- Crews work to repair water main break

PARK CITY, UT- Traffic rerouted after water main break in Park City

PORTLAND, ME- Water main break reported on Fernald Street in Portland

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on December 27, 2015 at 8:00am: BALTIMORE, MD- Water main break floods Baltimore County road

SAN DIEGO, CA- Water main break shuts down Nobel Drive and Genesee Avenue

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL- Lanes reopen, boil water order issued after water main break

CONCORD, CA- WATER MAIN BREAK SURPRISES FAMILY IN CONCORD

SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Water Main Break Floods Streets In SF Cow Hollow Neighborhood

SAN DIEGO, CA- Crews respond to water main break on Morena Blvd.

JACKSONVILLE, FL- Water main break repaired at Roosevelt Blvd. and McDuff Ave.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Water Main Break Closes Busy Intersection

HADLEY, MA- Water main break repaired in Hadley

BILLINGS, MT- Water main break in Billings closes section of Rimrock Road

WILLIAMSTON, SC- Boil water advisory lifted after Christmas Eve water main break

ALEXANDRIA, VA- Duke Street in Alexandria is closed due to water main break

LUDLOW, MA-Water service shut off to Ludlow condo complex to fix broken water ...

HONOLULU, HI- Water main, valve repaired on Ala Wai Blvd

LARGO, FL- Leaking water main in Largo turns into condo sinkhole

MANCHESTER, NH- Water main break causes sinkhole in Manchester plaza

DENVER, CO- Crews Dig Up Road In Denver Water Main Break

SAN FRANCISCO, CA- S.F. City College campus shuts down due to broken water main

SPRINGFIELD, OR- Springfield neighborhood loses water after main breaks on Christmas

MANSFIELD, OH- Water main break floods downtown intersection

POTTSVILLE, PA- Boil water advisory in effect after water main break in Pottsville

SPANISH FORT, AL- Water main break forces Causeway restaurants to close for lunch

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on December 20, 2015 at 7:43am: PORT ANGELES, WA- UPDATE: Water main break repaired, but traffic impacts continue in ...

MANCHESTER, NH- Streets flooded due to Manchester water main break

HOLLYWOOD, CA- Water Main Break Triggers 8-Foot Hollywood Hills Mudslide, Damages ...

RIDGEFIELD, CT-Copps Hill Road Stores In Ridgefield Without Water Due To Water Mai...

ALEXANDRIA, VA- Water main break closes some streets in Alexandria

NORRISTOWN, PA- Water Main Break In Norristown Backs Up Traffic

MADISON, WI- UPDATE: Water main break repaired on Regent street

STAMFORD, CT- 12-inch water main break in Stamford

WARWICK, RI- Water main bursts in Warwick

BOYNTON BEACH, FL- Water main break in Waterside neighborhood of Boynton Beach

SIOUX FALLS, SD- Water Main Break Closes Bathrooms At Elementary School

SAN DIEGO, CA- Broken water pipe floods street, yards in Mission Hills

JACKSONVILLE, FL- Water main break closes Murray Hill library branch indefinitely

NORWALK, CT- Water main break closes Norwalk road

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC- Broken water main in Berkeley fixed, 37 customers remain under boil...

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Comment by Derrick Johnson on December 13, 2015 at 7:59am: 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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Comment by Derrick Johnson on December 6, 2015 at 7:47am: 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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Comment by Mark on December 2, 2015 at 11:14am: Water Main Break causes Sinkhole, damages cars on Holtzclaw

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The sinkhole on North Holtzclaw was apparently caused by an underground water main break, according to a Chattanooga public works employee. Tennessee American Water has been notified and has crews on the scene. The workers must first turn off the water to that main, drain the water from the hole and then dig around it to determine if it is indeed a water main break.

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.