water main break
Coverage of water main break in the Nexus archive.
- Water main break causes low pressure in Manor neighborhoods
A water main break near Parsons and Bastrop streets has caused low water pressure and service disruptions in several parts of Manor. The affected neighborhoods include Wild Horse Creek, Hamilton Point, Lagos, and the downtown areas.
- Water main break impacting thousands of residents in Lake Station, Indiana
A water main break is impacting thousands of residents in Lake Station, Indiana. Crews are working to repair the break on Tuesday evening.
- Water main break affecting residents in Columbia
A water main break on Tom J Hitch Parkway in Columbia, Tenn., is disrupting residents' water access. Columbia Power & Water Systems reported the rupture at 7 a.m. and is working to isolate and repair the break, but no restoration timeline has been provided.
- Water gushed into roadway from water main break in East Village
A water main break caused water to flow into a roadway in the East Village. Lucy Yang reported the incident.
- Boil water advisory issued for Village of Holly after water main break
A boil water advisory is in effect for all Village of Holly water customers following a high-pressure water main break that disrupted service and reduced water pressure in parts of the community. The advisory was issued after the Saturday incident.
- Water main break closes part of East Independence Boulevard
A portion of East Independence Boulevard near Wendover Road in southeast Charlotte is closed due to a water main break, as reported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while it is unclear when the road will reopen.
- Water main break causes road closure in southeast Charlotte
A water main break has caused the closure of outbound East Independence Boulevard at Wendover Road in southeast Charlotte, as reported by the Charlotte Mecklenburg-Police Department. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
- Road closure in Clifton Park due to water main break
A water main break on Carlton Road in Clifton Park caused a road closure and a crater in the pavement. The town water and highway department is repairing the damage, and the road is expected to remain closed for several days. Residents on neighboring streets currently have access to clean water.
- Water main break closes Carlton Road in Clifton Park
A water main break has caused the temporary closure of Carlton Road in Clifton Park. The Town of Clifton Park Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull announced the closure on Friday.
- Water main break closes portion of Henrico road
A portion of Gaskins Road in Henrico was closed on Sunday afternoon due to a water main break. The incident caused temporary road closures in the area.
- Businessman suffers horrific injuries after torrent of water surged through West Hollywood street
A catastrophic water main break in Los Angeles caused a torrent of water to surge through a West Hollywood street, resulting in a prominent businessman sustaining a life-altering spinal cord injury. The incident left the individual with severe, life-changing injuries.
- Another water main break reported in Los Angeles neighborhood
A water main break occurred in the 2800 block of South Bronson Avenue in Jefferson Park, Los Angeles, around 2 a.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The incident was reported by LADWP officials.
- Worth residents under boil order after water main break, village says
A boil order is in effect in the south suburban Village of Worth following a water main break on Saturday. The village confirmed the order, which affects residents in the area.
- Sunset Boulevard reopens in West Hollywood after weeklong water main repairs
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood reopened after LADWP crews repaired a water main break that caused a weeklong shutdown and a sinkhole. LADWP will return for permanent paving and has accelerated installation of a new 110-year-old trunk line replacement, originally scheduled to start in 2031.
- Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood open again after massive water main break
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood has reopened after a water main break caused flooding on July 16 near Holloway Drive. Crews cleaned up 17 million gallons of water that affected nearby streets.
- Water conservation advisory remains in effect at Tripler after repairs completed
Repairs to a water main break at Tripler Army Medical Center have been completed, but a water conservation advisory remains in effect as the system recovers.
- West Hollywood main break: Sunset Boulevard expected to reopen Friday
Sunset Boulevard is expected to reopen on Friday after being closed for over a week due to a massive water main break in West Hollywood.
- Centennial water main break closes all southbound lanes of S. University Boulevard
A water main break has closed all southbound lanes of S. University Boulevard, with traffic diverted to E. Kettle Avenue. Denver Water crews are en route for repairs, and the cause remains undetermined.
- New water main break reported days after major West Hollywood rupture
A new water main break forced the closure of Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood days after a major rupture caused flooding. The incident occurred one week after a previous rupture released millions of gallons of water into the streets, with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power confirming the latest break to KTLA.
- Another water main break flooding West Hollywood street, one week after massive pipe burst
A water main break caused flooding in West Hollywood on Thursday morning, one week after a similar incident occurred nearby.
- Water main break causes flooding on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak
A water main break caused flooding on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak near Catalpa, impacting the morning commute. Crews capped the break by 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, but significant flooding remains in the northbound lanes, prompting the city to ask drivers to avoid the area.
- Possible leak detected at sinkhole repair site on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood
A potential setback in reopening Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood occurred due to a possible leak at the sinkhole repair site. The issue follows a water main break that caused a massive sinkhole a week prior.
- Dramatic new images reveal progress at site of devastating West Hollywood water main break
Crews are working to repair roads and sidewalks in West Hollywood damaged by a massive water main break that caused flooding last week. New images show progress at the affected site.
- Water main break cuts water access for residents in Columbia
A water main rupture at 1133 Glenwood Drive in Columbia, Tenn., is disrupting water access for households on that road and some residents on Mt. Olivet Road and Compton Lane. Repair technicians are working to restore service, but no restoration timeline has been provided. Residents can call 931-388-4833 for updates or to report issues.
- NoDa residents deal with flooding, outages after water main break
Residents in NoDa are experiencing flooding and water outages due to a water main break on East 37th Street. Charlotte Water crews are working on repairs, and the outage may last several hours. The incident is one of several water main breaks reported in Charlotte that morning.
- Residents in NoDa without water due to water main break
Residents in NoDa are without water due to a water main break. Charlotte Water estimates the outage could last 2-4 hours.
- Crews move closer to reopening Sunset Boulevard after water main break
Crews in West Hollywood are working to repair a massive sinkhole caused by a water main break on Sunset Boulevard, moving closer to reopening the area.
- Village of Holly issues boil water advisory after water main break
The Village of Holly issued a village-wide boil water advisory after a water main break on Marion Drive. Residents must boil tap water for drinking, cooking, and other uses until water-quality tests confirm safety. The Village Department of Public Works is addressing the issue, with updates shared via official channels.
- West Hollywood water main break: Up to 200 cars damaged or destroyed in flooded garages, mayor says
A 110-year-old water main break in West Hollywood caused up to 200 cars to be damaged or destroyed in flooded garages, according to the mayor. Crews are working to replace the broken pipe, causing a partial shutdown of Sunset Boulevard that may impact Monday's commute.
- Still no set opening date for Sunset Boulevard as WeHo water main break repairs enter fifth day
Repairs for a massive water main break on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood have entered their fifth day, with crews working to reopen the area. The break caused millions of gallons of water to flood homes, businesses, and vehicles nearby.
- More water pipes burst in Venice, Hollywood as Sunset Strip repairs enter day 4
A section of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood remained closed on Sunday due to a destructive water main break that occurred last week. Officials have not provided an estimated timeline for completing repairs to the 110-year-old pipe or reopening the street.
- More water pipes burst in Venice, Hollywood as Sunset Strip repairs enter day 4
A section of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood remained closed on Sunday due to a water main break, with officials uncertain when repairs to the 110-year-old pipe will be completed. The incident is part of ongoing disruptions affecting the area.
- More water pipes burst in Venice, Hollywood as Sunset Strip repairs enter day 4
A section of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood remains closed due to a destructive water main break, with officials uncertain when repairs to the 110-year-old pipe will be completed or the street reopened. Similar issues are reported in Venice.
- Sinister new threat in West Hollywood after water main break devastated city
A water main break caused flooding in West Hollywood, leading police to warn about opportunistic criminals targeting homes and businesses. The incident has raised concerns about increased criminal activity in the affected area.
- Crews install new section of pipe after massive water main break in West Hollywood
Crews are installing a new section of pipe following a massive water main break in West Hollywood. Cleanup and repair efforts continued on Saturday as the rupture caused water to flood the area, turning streets into raging rivers.
- West Hollywood faces long recovery from massive water main break: 'It was like whitewater rapids'
A massive water main break under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood caused 17 million gallons of water to flood downhill neighborhoods, damaging family businesses and residents' cars and personal items. The incident was described as 'whitewater rapids' due to the intensity of the flooding.
- West Hollywood Dialog Cafe owners give timeline for reopening after water main disaster
The owners of West Hollywood’s Dialog Cafe confirmed the venue could take months to reopen after a water main burst caused severe flooding on Sunset Boulevard. The incident, involving a century-old water main, sent millions of gallons of water into the area, damaging the influencer hotspot.
- 'Everything's destroyed': Buzzy Sunset Strip cafe closes indefinitely due to water main break
A popular Sunset Strip cafe known for its viral breakfast burritos and wraps closed indefinitely due to water damage from a water main break. Owners estimate it could take months to reopen.
- Shocking new image shows damage to 100-year-old pipe at center of West Hollywood water main break
A new photo reveals significant damage to a 100-year-old pipe that ruptured in West Hollywood, causing flooding. The incident occurred on Thursday and highlights concerns about aging infrastructure.
- Water main break leaves West Hollywood facing long recovery
A water main break in West Hollywood has caused a long recovery period. The broken pipe was 110 years old, and an infrastructure improvement project was scheduled for 2031 with completion expected by 2035.