Water Main Breaks Gusher

[Howard]

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....

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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[Derrick Johnson]

MAKKIKI HONOLULU, HI- Makiki watermain break disrupts water for one building

BUFFALO, NY- Multiple Water Main Breaks in WNY

BLUE SPRINGS, MO- Hospital's water, AC back on after water main break

TAKOMA PARK, MD- Road closed, damaged due to water main break in Md.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA- Crews restore water to residents affected by water main break

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- 12 homes without water, road closed, for water main break

PARK FOREST, IL- Precautionary Boil Order In Effect Near Water Main Break

PITTSBURGH, PA- Muddy 2nd Ave. still partially closed after water main break

MECHANICSBURG, PA- Water main break causing low pressure for Suez Water Mechanicsburg ...

ST. LOUIS, MO- Multiple water main breaks overnight in STL

TOLEDO, OH- Water main break in Point Place shuts off water to residents

AUSTIN, TX- Police: Water main break on Manchaca is causing closures

MORRISTOWN, NJ- Update: Restrictions Still in Place for Water Main Break Near Morri...

DETROIT, MI- Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Area Of Detroit After Water Main ...

WILLAMSVILLE, NY- Local Restaurant Copes With Water Main Break

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY- Water main break puts BNIA emergency plans to the test

SAN ANTONIO, TX- SAWS working to contain water main break on NW side

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[Derrick Johnson]

RICHMOND, VA- 900 block of W. Franklin closed due to water main break; 30 buildin...

RENO, NV- Water restored in Stewart Street water main break

MARYSVILLE, WA- Marysville water main break leaves large crater

WESTON, FL- Water main break floods neighborhood in Weston

 

ARLINGTON, VA- Break in Crystal City

MANDAN, ND- Water main break devastates teen outreach center

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-  Water main break closes Colorado Springs street until early Tuesday

MANISTIQUE, MI- Water main break leads to water shut off

GOSHEN, IN- Goshen issues boil order notice for water main repairs

DIXON, IL- Water main repairs could take up to 3 weeks

SANTA BARBARA, CA- Water Main Break Causes Disruption to Santa Barbara Boys and Girls ...

ALDEN, NY- Big water main break in Alden

EDMOND, OK- Water main break causes Covell closing between Air Depot, Midwest B...

MANAYUNK, PA- SERVICE RESTORED AFTER WATER MAIN BREAK ON MAIN STREET IN MANAYUNK

VERNON TOWNSHIP, PA- LATEST: Repairs started on water main break

ATTLEBORO, MA- Attleboro water main break craters East Side intersection

EXETER, CA- BROKEN WATER MAIN SHUTS OFF WATER TO EXETER RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

MANCHESTER, NH- Massive water main break closes Manchester streets

SAN DIEGO, CA- Water Main Break Shuts Down Parts of Telegraph Canyon Road

RALEIGH, NC- Raleigh isn’t fretting over water main breaks that jammed traffic

COLONIE, NY- Crews working to fix water main break on Central Ave in Colonie

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[Derrick Johnson]

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI- Multiple water main breaks reported in Redford Township

TOPEKA, KS- Water main break partially closes downtown intersection

 

SYRACUSE, NY- Water main break on Syracuse's West Side

SOUTH HADLEY, MA- Water main break in South Hadley

SPARTANBURG, SC- Expect delays following Union Street water main break

CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP, PA- Water main break in Chartiers Township

WICHITA, KS- Water main break impacts traffic in N. Wichita

LILIHA, OAHU, HI- BWS repairs water main break on Liliha St.

ABILENE, TX- Abilene Residents Asked to Conserve After Water Main Break

KANSAS CITY, MO- Water main break leaves some businesses out of water in City Market

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[Derrick Johnson]

RICHMOND, VA- Massive water main break in Richmond’s East End leaves many without...

TEMPE, AZ- Water main break causes flooding in Tempe neighborhood

PLEASANT HILL, CA- Water main break causes Pleasant Hill sinkhole

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL- Crews respond to water main break at Beach Blvd. and 2nd Street S. ...

 

BALTIMORE, MD- Large water main break closes Baltimore street

SOUTHPORT, FL- Crews working on water main break in Southport

PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC- Pilot Mtn water main break slows down business

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ- Water main repairs continue in Monmouth County, boil water order li...

PHILADELPHIA, PA- WATER MAIN BREAKS IN RHAWNHURST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Water main break closes 38th Street near Keystone Avenue

BROOMFIELD, CO- Broomfield crews work to repair water main

KANSAS CITY, MO- Business owner upset after nearby water main breaks for third time ...

HAYS, KS- Hays water main break repaired

CHARLEROI, PA- Water main break causing water shortage in Charleroi

OMAHA, NE- Water main break near Westside Middle causes school to lose water, ...

GAINESVILLE, TX- Main break cuts water service in parts of Gainesville

HOBOKEN, NJ- Early water main break in Hoboken (PHOTOS)

GLENCOE, IL- Water main section breaks on Dundee Road

GREAT DIAMOND ISLAND, ME- Four Casco Bay islands affected by water main break early Thursday

ELIZABETH, NJ- No need to boil water after Elizabeth water main breaks, city says

BERKELEY, CA- UPDATE: Berkeley water won’t be fixed until after 10 p.m.; 650 cust...

PESOTUM, IL- "Major water main break"

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA- Crews repair water main break in Chesterfield County

JACKSONVILLE , IL- Jacksonville water main repaired, conservation rules still apply

PLATTSBURG, NY- South-end water-main breaks escalate

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[Derrick Johnson]

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL- Water Main Break Interrupts Rush Hour In Ft Lauderdale

ALEXANDRIA, VA- Water main break in Alexandria causes road closures, traffic delays

 

LOGAN, OH- City of Logan issues water ban days after water main break  

HENRICO, VA- Water restored, road reopened after water main break on Three Chopt...

WINDSOR MILL, MD- DPW works to fix multiple weekend water main breaks  

EVANSVILLE, IN- Nearly 2/3 People on Evansville's West Side Without Water

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Broken Colorado Springs water main caused sinkhole that damaged car

COLUMBIA, MO- Weather cited as possible factor in Columbia water main breaks

PLATTSBURG, NY- Water main breaks escalate in city neighborhood

WYOMING, MI- Many Wyoming residents still without water due to main break

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD- Service restored after water main break in northern Baltimore County

ORINDA , CA- Crews respond to 2 water main breaks in Orinda on Friday

CHARLOTTE, NC- Main Break in Huntersville

OMAHA, NE- Downtown water main break makes for soggy streets

TOLEDO, OH- LOCAL Water main break closes downtown Toledo streets

EAST LYME, CT- Water Main Break Closes Bath Houses At Rocky Neck

CANTON, OH- Boil alert issued after water main break at Georgetown and Belden i...

PARAMUS, NJ- Water main break closes lanes on Route 17 in Paramus

HAMDEN, CT- ‘Everything is back to normal’ in Hamden after water main break

DES MOINES, IA- Water main break floods Walnut Street downtown

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[Derrick Johnson]

JACKSON, MS- Truck stuck in hole after water main break

ST. PAUL, MN- Water main break floods downtown St. Paul’s Fifth Street

 

DANVILLE, VA- UPDATE: Water main break in Danville fixed

CUMMING, GA- Man trapped inside building after water main break in Cumming

DRAPER, UT- Water main break forces closure of Draper LDS Ward House

EDDY, TX- Eddy: Water main break disrupts service

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO- Water main break floods church in Maryland Heights  

WINFIELD, KS- Water main break near W. 33rd Ave.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC- Broken water main continues delaying traffic on Silas Creek Parkway...

LAS CRUCES, NM- Water main breaks near Picacho and Third

WICHITA, KS- Water main break blocks Waco in north Wichita

ROCK ISLAND, IL- Water pools in Rock Island intersection from apparent water main break

OTTUMWA, IA- WATER MAIN BREAK ON OTTUMWA'S WEST SIDE

TAKOMA PARK, MD- Water main break blocks part of East-West Highway in Takoma Park

VALLEGO, CA- Water main break leaves hundreds without water in Vallejo

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[Derrick Johnson]

LADUE, MO- Water main break floods Lindbergh Blvd. near Chaminade High School

VALLEJO, CA- Geyser-like water main break damages Vallejo street, house

DALLAS, TX- Water main ruptures in West Dallas

CINCINNATI, OH- Police: Pleasant Ridge intersection to be closed for days after wat...

 

AVALON, PA- Multiple Water Main Breaks Cause Outages In Avalon

BROCKTON, MA- Dozens without water in Campello area after Brockton water main break

PITTSBURGH, PA- Section Of Second Avenue Closed Due To Water Main Break

CHARLESTON, WV- UPDATE: Crews working to repair water main break on Charleston's ea...

LOS ANGELES, CA- ‘Sinkhole’ Developing at 1 of 2 Apparent Water Main Breaks in West ...

SAN PABLO, CA- Broken water main in San Pablo repaired overnight

AUSTIN, TX- Garbage truck falls in sinkhole due to water main break

POTTSVILLE, PA- Water main break forces boil advisory in Pottsville

RICHMOND, VA- Hull Street water main break leaves at least 70 homes without water

ANCHORAGE, AK- 'Severe road damage' from Northern Lights water main break; traffic...

TOLEDO, OH- Monroe Street to reopen Saturday following water main break

CORAM, NY- Water restored to Coram complex after main break

WEST CARROLLTON, OH- S. Alex Rd. reopened after water main repair

RENO, NV- Debris flowing into Truckee River near downtown after water main break

BATTLE CREEK, MI- Water main break causes shutoff

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[Derrick Johnson]

MOUNT LEBANON, PA- Water main breaks in Mount Lebanon

PITTSBURGH, PA- Water Main Break Causes Traffic Problems Downtown

PHILADELPHIA, PA- Suburban Station water main break causing Regional Rail delays

 

FORTWORTH, TX- Broken 42-Inch Water Main In Fort Worth

MIDDLETOWN, NJ- Crews work on Middletown water main break

HONOLULU, HI- Water main break creates massive sink hole in Foster Village

IRVING, TX- Irving apartment complex flooded after water main break

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA- WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSES SINKHOLE NEAR KING OF PRUSSIA MALL

AMHERST, MA- Amherst crew repairing broken water main on Pomeroy Lane

RIFLE, CO- City of Rifle banning all outdoor water use for next 72 hours

CEDER RAPIDS, IA- UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory for neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids lifted

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA- Water main break puts damper on Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

DENVER, CO- Water Main Break Disrupts Traffic, Impacts Homes

PORTLAND, ME- Water main break affects service in Cumberland

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[Mark]

Water main bursts in SF’s Visitacion Valley, buckling streets

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A water main burst, buckling streets and sending whitewater cascading through a Visitacion Valley neighborhood in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, forcing public utilities workers to shut off water to more than two dozen homes.
The 6-inch main cracked open at 5:03 p.m. on the 300 block of Rutland Street, forcing its way up through the asphalt and onto the street, threatening homes and businesses with flooding.
“My crews said there was water coming out of the streets and sidewalks aggressively,” said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, the spokesman for the San Francisco Fire Department, which took the first call.
The gushing water buckled the street at Rutland and Harkness Avenue until workers shut off the flow at 6 p.m.
“I look out the window and this huge rush of water was just pouring all over the place,” said Wilfred Escarda, 71, who lives on the block where the pipe broke. He called 911.
“There was a lot of water,” said Charles Sheehan, the spokesman for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. “That's normal when a water main breaks. The system is pressurized.”

[Derrick Johnson]

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, PA- Water from broken main shoots into air in Robinson Township

CHATTANOOGA, TN- Water main break leads to sinkhole that devours front of car and le...

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX-  Water Main Break Causes Geyser, Soaks Neighborhood  

BROCKTON, MA- Water main break turns street into 'Old Faithful'  

 

CHAMBERGURG, PA- Water main break in Chambersburg damages roadway

NITRO, WV- UPDATE: Nitro pool set to open Saturday after water main break repairs

KANSAS CITY, MO- Slow response to broken water main frustrates West Plaza residents ...

RAVENSWOOD, WV- UPDATE: Water main fixed in city of Ravenswood

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA- Water main break impacts Colonial Heights community

NEW HAVEN, CT- Water main break leaves some New Haven residents without water

LANCASTER, PA- Lancaster city lifts boil water advisory after drinking water probl...

TIMONIUM, MD- Water main break repaired in Timonium

PORT HURON, MI- Howard Street closed due to water main

BROOMFIELD, CO- Pavement buckles after water main break in Broomfield

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