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.
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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Comment by Howard on February 11, 2014 at 9:39pm
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While the U.S. has arguably been experiencing harsh cold in recent weeks, the number and severity of water main breaks has been astonishing. Below is a sampling over the past 48 hours.
Water Main Break Floods Square Mile in Detroit Michigan (Feb 11)
Flooding caused by an apparent water main break has inundated numerous streets in southwest Detroit. Water bubbling from the street at Buchanan and McKinley, near I-96 and Warren Tuesday morning has left at least one square mile flooded with icy water. A front-end loader was used to push a Detroit police cruiser stuck in the icy water. Fire crews rescued another stranded motorist. A taxi cab was stranded in one street. Source
Chicago Water Main Break Leaves Cars Stuck In Ice For Days (Feb 10)
Joseph has lived on the block since 1961 and has never seen anything like this frozen mess. A water main break more than a week ago has left some drivers with ice-encased cars. “There was a woman stuck with a small car here and a guy he took my rope and he had to pull her out,” said Joseph. It left Englishman Ryan Mitchell with no choice but to use an axe. “I’ve tried everything else and it appears that this is going to be the only thing,” said Mitchell. So he tried, first with the axe, then with more help and even hot water. He still had no luck. “It’s ridiculous. Came out after one night and the water main had burst. No one has done anything about it,” said Mitchell. Source
Peoria Illinois Dealing With Major Water Main Break (Feb 10)llinois American Water is experiencing a large main break at the intersection of NE Jefferson and Abington Street. A 30-inch transmission main is out of service and crews are working diligently to assess the situation. As a result, many customers in the area are experiencing an interruption in water service. Customers in other areas of Peoria are experiencing a drop in water pressure due to the effect of the break on the distribution system. Source
Topeka Kansas Water Main Break Cuts Off Water To Several Downtown Buildings (Feb 11)A water main break cut off water to several buildings in downtown Topeka Tuesday morning. The City of Topeka's water department told 13 News that the main broke near the intersection of 4th & Quincy around 5 a.m. Source
Water Main Break on Bay City Michigan West Side Closes Five-Block Stretch (Feb 11)
Tulsa Oklahoma Water Main Breaks Keep Water Crews Busy 24-7 (Feb 11)
SourceMilwaukee Wisconsin Water Main Breaks Worst in 5 Years (Feb 11)
SourceNorth Carolina Water Main Breaks Mandate Boil Advisory (Feb 11)
Source175 Water Main Breaks in Des Moines Iowa This Year (Feb 11)
SourceWichita Falls Texas Averages Nearly 10 Water Main Breaks Per Day Since December (Feb 11)
SourceWater Main Break Forces New Jersey Mall Closure (Feb 11)
SourceWater Main Break Floods Homes in Fort Collins Colorado (Feb 10)
SourceWater Main Break Closes Indiana Courthouse (Feb 10)
SourceHutchinson Kansas Sees 5 Water Main Breaks in Past 3 Days (Feb 10)
SourceWater Main Break Leaves Onslow Iowa Residents with Boil Order (Feb 10)
SourceWater Main Break Closes Street in Tampa Florida (Feb 10)
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Comment by KM on February 10, 2014 at 3:52am
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http://www.citynews.ca/2014/02/09/bayview-and-finch-shut-down-after...
Bayview and Finch shut down after water main break
A water main break at Bayview and Finch in North York. CITYNEWS.
A section of Bayview Avenue near Finch will likely be shut down for several days after a burst water main flooded basements and created a large sinkhole in the middle of the roadway on Sunday.
Ramin, a local resident, told CityNews he heard the sound at about 6:30 a.m. and woke his wife.
“We both woke up, came downstairs … there was water coming in around the front door. There was about three feet of water coming down the steps outside.”
Muddy water streamed through the basement and first floor of Ramin’s home, soaking his Persian carpets and coating his television, DVD player, and walls in filth.
Power in the area has since been shut off, forcing he and his wife to book a hotel for Sunday night.
He is not yet sure what the cost of the damage will be.
“What are we gonna do? We can’t do anything,” said Ramin.
TTC service in the area is being diverted.
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Not far from where loud booms were reported in January.
Water Main on Central Virginia Bridge Breaks, Floods Interstate (Jan 31)
Crews worked overnight to repair the broken water line that caused water to gush off of a bridge onto I-64 Friday afternoon around 1:20 p.m.
The water main break closed the center and right lane at mile-marker 181.
Art Petrini, head of Henrico’s Department of Public Utilities, said a water line that runs across the bridge on Parham Road broke, sending water streaming off the bridge for about three hours.
The rushing water caused traffic to back up for two miles.
It’s still unclear what caused the break.
Sources
http://wtvr.com/2014/01/31/traffic-water-main-floods-i64-causes-del...
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/traffic/water-main-break-on...
http://www.nbc12.com/story/24602138/traffic-alert-water-main-break-...
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Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on February 1, 2014 at 12:10am
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http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Large-Sinkhole-Closes-Porti...
SE D.C. Sinkhole Could Take 7-10 Days to Repair
Portion of Massachusetts Ave. SE closed to traffic
Friday, Jan 31, 2014 | Updated 3:06 PM EST
DDOT says a large sinkhole along Fort Dupont Park in southeast Washington could take a week to 10 days to repair.
The sinkhole seemed to be contained to the side of the road, but officials are concerned vehicles traveling on the roadway could cause the erosion to expand to the area underneath the road. News4's Megan McGrath spotted long cracks in the pavement on Massachusetts Avenue SE, a sign the roadway may already be compromised and unsafe.
The curb has already pulled away from the road, leaving a gap between it and the roadway.
A road closure was ordered to help prevent any further damage. Massachusetts Avenue between 34th Place and N Street could be closed for days as crews shore up the sinkhole. Residents can still access their homes despite the closure.
DC Water says an 8-inch water main break caused the sinkhole; the main has since been repaired.
Drivers can use Branch Avenue or Fort Dupont as an alternate
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http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/overnight-water-main-break-unio...
Water main break near Union Square forces street closures, subway disruptions
The 1800s era pipe burst on 5th Ave. near E. 13th St. Leaking began just after midnight and took five hours to bring flood of water under control. MTA has rerouted several train lines in the area.
PUBLISHED: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014, 6:57 AM
A water main break flooded streets near Union Square and snarled transit in the area early Wednesday morning, officials said. The force of the pipe rupturing was so powerful that it raised and ripped the asphalt above, trapping a taxi on the incline.
The 137-year-old pipe burst shortly after midnight on Fifth Ave. near 13th St., prompting 60 FDNY members to respond to the deluge of water, officials said.
Water is pumped out of a hole in the middle of Fifth Avenue after a water main bursts Wednesday in lower Manhattan, flooding between 12th and 14th Sts.
Water from the 36-inch-wide pipe flooded a nearby parking garage that an employee said had 60 cars inside.
Workers excavate to get to the 137-year-old water main in lower Manhattan.
The busy thoroughfare was closed between E. 12th St. and E. 14th St. as FDNY and officials with the city Department of Environmental Protection worked on containing the streaming water, fire officials said.
At least five feet of water had filled Central Parking garage on E. 13 St., even after the leak was contained. An employee who declined to give his name said about 60 cars were parked in the murky depths.
The seesawing temperatures and the 36-inch-wide cast iron line's age likely lead to the early morning accident. The pipe was installed in 1877 and dates to city's first plumbing installation, the Croton Water Supply System, a DEP official said.
It was installed the same year Crazy Horse and his warriors fought their last battle with the United States Cavalry at Wolf Mountain, Montana Territory.
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Comment by Derrick Johnson on January 7, 2014 at 10:10am
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(They can’t blame this one on the cold)
Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Pacific Beach
A water main break in Pacific Beach today is leaving dozens of customers without water service.
A six-inch diameter, cast-iron water main broke at about 12:35 p.m. on Del Rey Street. About 47 people on the 3400-3500 blocks are affected.
Police is on the scene after responding to a report of water coming out of a manhole cover. They are providing traffic control, and no evacuations have been issued.
Water department crews are responding and service is expected to be restored to all
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Pacific-Beach-water-main-serv...
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(can't blame these on the cold)
Water Main Break Closes Lanes of Friars Road
A water main break Tuesday caused problems overnight that trickled into Wednesday on a busy street in Mission Valley.
According to the water department, a 6-inch concrete pipe broke around 10 a.m. Tuesday on Friars Road, near the Cheesecake Factory entrance to Fashion Valley Mall.
Officials issued a Sig Alert for the area as crews worked to repair the break.
Two eastbound lanes in the 6900-7100 blocks of Friars Road were closed, creating a traffic back-up both on the street and in the mall. Police were on scene directing traffic.
Initially, repairs were expected to be completed by 10 p.m., however work in the area extended through overnight and into New Year's Day.
As of 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, officials said the Sig Alert was still in place, with just one lane open in both directions on Friars Road.
Officials said crews expect to have the water main fixed by noon, at which point the Sig Alert will be lifted
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Water-Main-Break-Closes-Lanes...
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Residents told to boil water as water main repairs continue
“MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (WSVN) -- Crews continue working to repair a water main that left several homes flooded on New Year's Day.
Residents were upset by what they call an hours-long response by officials, Wednesday morning, to shut off the gushing 8-inch water main. Though the water has since receded, by the evening afternoon, crews were still on the scene working to fix a the fractured pipe and restore water pressure to residents.
Asked why it took so long to respond, one worker with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer taking pictures of the scene said, "Well, it's valves that's buried, and we have old valves around the city that we have to dig up."
Help only arrived at the scene after the county was bombarded by phone calls from the affected homeowners living in the neighborhood off Northwest 191st Street and 38th Avenue. The break happened in the backyard of one of the homes, at around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to residents.
Residents said the water gushed for hours before it was sealed off with valves, at around 11 a.m. However, about a dozen homes would end up affected by this water main break. One resident even showed the damage inside her home.”
http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21012631569790/residents-to...
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Philadelphia Water Main Break Affects Thousands (Dec 22)
Water gushed from a massive water main break that left thousands of Philadelphia residents, businesses and dozens of schools for miles around without water the day before Christmas Eve.
The main, with authorities believed initially to be a 60-inch transmission main, turned out to be a 48-inch main that was connected to the major main. That pipe ruptured around 9 a.m. near Frankford and Torresdale Avenues in the Frankford section of Philadelphia.
"It was a river," said Brian Pham, sales manager at Max's Auto Sales. At one point, water was chest-deep in the dealership's warehouse.
“It looks like you're looking off at the beach with the waves,” said a man who works in the area.
Within minutes, thousands lost water service around the city. The break affected water customers in eight different zip codes.
Philadelphia firefighters rescued people and children from nearby businesses.
Sources
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Water-Main-Break-North...
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/24288546/major-water-main-break-in...
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20131224_Main_break_floo...
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6 Water Main Breaks Within 10 Hours Near San Francisco CA (Dec 13)
About 1,000 homes in Millbrae were without water this morning following a bizarre string of water main breaks that occurred overnight.
The first break occurred at 11:20 p.m. Thursday night in the vicinity of Camino Alto and Silva Court. A second water main break occurred at 1:20 a.m. today near the intersection of Loyola Drive and Murchison Avenue.
At 4 a.m., two lines had breaks, one at the intersection of Helen and Geraldine drives and one near the intersection of Larkspur and Ridgewood drives. The fifth break occurred at Millbrae Avenue and Minorca Way at 6 a.m. today, McCarron said. The sixth rupture happened at 8 a.m.
There is no estimate for when the lines will be completely repaired, McCarron said. He said the city is still not certain what caused the water mains to break.
Sources
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/peninsula&i...
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/6-Water-Mains-Break-in-Millbra...
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Water Main Break Closes U.S. Marine Base Main Entrance (Nov 25)
A massive sinkhole resulting from a water main break has prompted the closurse of the east gate to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar north of San Diego, California.
Water started bubbling up to the surface of the road Saturday morning.
Since then, crews have worked to clear the dirt around the water main break in an attempt to identify the source of the leak and fix it.
On Monday, the Public Affairs Officer for MCAS Miramar said base officials were not sure when the east entrance would open.
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http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Water-Main-Break-Prompts-East...
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