

Representatives said all RCSD schools and buildings were closed on Thursday, December 22, and will remain closed on Friday, December 23, due to the water break. Cellphone video posted online by a straphanger shows a deluge gushing onto the tracks. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) as well as contractors may be working with us to perform this work.
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As of Friday evening, city officials said water had been restored to all who were impacted, except one church. 6 train service between Manhattan and the Bronx Wednesday morning. When we repair leaking pipes, install new water distribution mains on your block, or respond to emergencies such as water main breaks, we may need to temporarily shut off your water. The break was repaired Friday afternoon, but water tests will continue through Saturday. (WROC) - Following a large water main break, the City of Rochester has issued a boil water advisory for a large portion of the city, likely in effect until Saturday December 24.
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Officials said drivers heading through the area of Ford and Favor Streets - where the three-foot water main ruptured Wednesday evening - should allow for extra time as road damage and repairs will impact traffic flow for at least the remainder of the holiday weekend. However, work is still needed to repair the physical damage from the broken water main. The Monroe County Department of Health then reviewed the samples and tests, and deemed the water safe to drink. Saturday.Ĭity of Rochester officials said that over the past two days, the Water Bureau collected 16 samples throughout the affected area. The State will continue to provide any additional assistance as needed.The boil water advisory has been lifted, meaning that all tap water is safe to drink in all parts of Rochester, city officials announced at 1 p.m. “The State Operations Center has been in close contact with Houston and Harris County officials, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management has staff assisting on the ground through the Houston Emergency Operations Center. Governor Greg Abbott has released the following statement regarding the incident: Today's water line break is a reminder of the aging infrastructure that Houston and other major cities face as we work to make improvements each day." Thankfully, no water entered any homes in the affected area. A major water main break in the Bronx early Thursday caused quick and extensive flooding. A 30-inch water main break turned South Street under Manhattan’s FDR Drive into what looked like part of the East River on Monday, flooding cars and shutting down several city blocks. I want to thank our first responders for acting quickly and getting drivers to safety. The Houston Health Department has dispatched sanitarians to the area. The break occurred on Manhattan’s Upper West Side around 5 a.m. A water main break flooded several streets in the Bronx early Thursday. When soil was moved from the line, the 96-inch line burst.įood service establishments without water or flushing toilets must cease operation. We are currently under a boil water notice and you will be notified when it is rescinded.Ī City of Houston contractor was doing exploratory work for a City of Houston water line project in east Houston near 610 and Clinton Drive. Repairs will take six to eight hours so we are asking the public to conserve water to help relive water pressure. "In light of today’s wide-spread water outage, I have authorized Houston Public Works to take all necessary steps to isolate the water line break, drain the lines, and make the necessary repairs to return water pressure to normal levels as soon as possible. The break was reported near East 198th Street and Valentine Road at 7:17 a.m., FDNY said. Updated 1 of 6 A major water main break shut down a portion of the Cross Bronx Expressway and left several motorists stranded early Thursday, officials said. Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement: THE BRONX A water main break flooded streets in the Bronx Tuesday morning. The Rodeo Bar-B-Que cookoff is still happening, just be sure to plan your route in advance. CityWide Sewer & Drain understands the impact this can have on the safety of you and your family and is available 24/7 to identify and repair the source of your.
