The Department of Public Works has completed repair work on the three water main breaks that occurred on Aug. 18, and those areas are now clear. Crews are now repairing additional water main breaks throughout the city at the following locations:
- 3637 Bennett
- 1829 Geneva
- 22808 Columbia
- 5258 Kenilworth
- 7405 Bingham
- 5701 Wyoming
- 24530 Union
Please avoid these areas, and see the following instructions for water use when service resumes.
Work has been completed at the following intersections as of Aug. 18, 2025:
- McKinley St and Penn St
- Cherry Hill St and Outer Dr
- Warren Ave and Kendal St
NOTICE: When a water main break occurs, it is necessary for city crews to have access to the area to complete repairs.
The Department of Public Works is repairing three water main breaks across the City. Please avoid these areas and take alternate routes during repairs.
See the following instructions for water use when service resumes.
To avoid damaging their hot water heater, residents must follow the following water use instructions when service resumes.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER USE
When water service resumes at your residence, DO NOT use the hot water before the water turns CLEAR on the cold setting. Skipping this critical step can cause serious damage to your hot water heater.
To prepare to use the water in your home after a water main break:
1.) Turn off the cold water supply to your hot water heater or stop using it altogether.
2.) Turn the faucet/sink to cold at the lowest point of your residence (this point might be in your basement). You may need to remove the aerator (metal screen) from the mouth of your faucet when completing this step.
3.) The water may be brown or discolored at first. Continue to run the water until it turns completely clear.
Once the water is clear, you may turn the hot water heater supply back on (if you turned it off initially) and/or begin using hot water as usual.
The water is safe to use for cooking, drinking, cleaning, and bathing once clear.