Worcester, MA
News
Water Main Break In Shrewsbury Means Outages, Possible Discolored Water Water Main Break In Shrewsbury Means Outages, Possible Discolored Water
Water Main Break In Shrewsbury Means Outages, Possible Discolored Water Authorities in Shrewsbury are warning residents of possibly discolored water and outages after a water main burst on Straw Hollow Lane on Monday, Dec. 12.  The town's Water & Sewer Division is working to repair the break, but workers will need to shut off the water in that area for six to eight hours. Residents may notice discolored water out of their faucets during the repairs.  The Water & Sewer Division is currently responding to a water main break on Straw Hollow Lane. Crews are working to isolate the section of main to make repairs. Water is expected to be off on Straw Holl…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
News
UPDATE: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes UPDATE: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes
Update: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes Cleanup is underway after a massive water main break in downtown Lowell forced hundreds of residents out of their homes, reports said. Lowell Police reported the break in the area of Moody Street and Cabot Street near Father Morrissette Boulevard around 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, according to their Twitter.  One video posted to Facebook showed the water gushing across Race Street and covering the tires of vehicles. People were also being rescued by crews on an inflatable boat, WCVB reports. The flooding forced nearly 200 people to evacuate and more than 90 to spend the night at local cente…

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by David Cifarelli
Stamford, CT
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Displaces Families, Damages Several Homes In Stamford Water Main Break Displaces Families, Damages Several Homes In Stamford
Water Main Break Displaces Families, Damages Several Homes In Stamford A water main break at a Fairfield County home undergoing construction displaced several families and damaged residences. The incident took place in Stamford around 3:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21 when the city's 911 dispatch center received reports of a water main break in the vicinity of Hollow Oak Lane and Bel Aire Dr., said Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Tom Gloersen. First arriving fire units reported a large volume of water coming from the area of a front yard on Hollow Oak Lane, where construction was taking place, Gloersen said. Water was cascading downhill through the yards of adjoining pro…

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by Kathy Reakes
Yonkers, NY
Traffic
Water Main Break Causes Delays On Busy Road In Yonkers Water Main Break Causes Delays On Busy Road In Yonkers
Water Main Break Causes Delays On Busy Road In Yonkers Police are warning commuters to avoid a busy road in Westchester County due to delays caused by an active water main break.  The break happened on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16 in Yonkers on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) between Ashburton Avenue and Palmer Road, according to an announcement from Yonkers Police from around 4 p.m.  Motorists are advised to plan an alternate route to avoid the water main break.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
News
Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale
Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale A water main break in Westchester County is leaving some people without water.  The break was discovered on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Hartsdale on Meadowview Drive, causing some residents to lose water access, according to an alert from the Town of Greensburgh.  The town's public works department is now working to make the necessary repairs, and the cause of the break has been identified, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  Feiner also said the break may impact water quality as well. "It's a big break so residents may experience brown water. Leave the water running for 20 minutes…

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown, CT
Schools
Water Main Break Causes School Closure In Connecticut Water Main Break Causes School Closure In Connecticut
Water Main Break Causes School Closure In Connecticut Students and staff at one Connecticut school are getting the day off due to a water main break. Located in Middlesex County, Cromwell Middle School will be closed all day on Wednesday, Nov. 2 due to the water main break, said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Enza Marci. All other schools in the district will be open as usual.  Parents will be notified if there is any issue fixing the break and the return to school on Thursday, Nov. 3 is delayed, district officials said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Towson, MD
Traffic
Water Main Break Turns Into Eye-Catching Geyser In Maryland Water Main Break Turns Into Eye-Catching Geyser In Maryland
Water Main Break Turns Into Eye-Catching Geyser In Maryland A water main break that sent liquids flying through the air in Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon led to some traffic delays for area residents. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association issued an alert advising that a stretch of Daisy Avenue was closed in Lansdowne. Officials say that the water main break turned into a geyser, forcing the closure between Century Avenue and Tulip Avenue on Tuesday to allow crews to make repairs. There has been no estimated time for the roadway to be reopened by the agency.

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by Zak Failla
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report 11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report
11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report A boil water advisory was issued to nearly 11,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers as of Friday, Sept. 30, according to the company and 6abc. The advisory was issued as emergency repairs were made due to a main break around 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 29. The advisory impacts customers in East Norriton, Whitpain, and Plymouth townships, the Blue Bell section of Whitpain Township, and a portion of Norristown Borough. Low water pressure or service interruption was expected. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Water is okay…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stamford, CT
Schools
Water Main Break Causes Closure Of Westhill High School In Stamford Water Main Break Causes Closure Of Westhill High School In Stamford
Water Main Break Causes Closure Of Westhill High School In Stamford A school in Fairfield County is closed on Wednesday, Aug.31 Westhill High School in Stamford said on its website that the closure is due to a water main break. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Dorchester, MA
News
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report A water main burst in Boston Monday morning, Aug. 15, sending a torrent of water down streets and into buildings in the South End neighborhood. The water caused a sinkhole to open up and swallow an SUV, reports said. This is the second water main leak in the city since Saturday. CBS Boston reported the pipe burst near Tsiremont Street and Northampton Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Tremont Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Northampton Street is closed as crews work to clean up the damage., Boston Police said. The water carved out a sinkhole beneath that intersection and caused …

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
News
Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report
Water Main Break Floods Streets Of Boston For Hours: Report Parts of downtown Boston were flooded after a massive water main break on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13, NECN reports.  The flooding occurred in and around the Boston Common with videos showing an insane rush of water at the intersection of Charles and Boylston streets.  NOW: Large water main break at the intersection of Charles St & Boylston St near Boston Common. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/uZZSZG8Kg6 — KMV (@BostonTVPhotog) August 13, 2022 Water was seen flowing for at least two hours, according to separate posts from @BostonTVPhotog. The water was reportedly not turned o…

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by David Cifarelli
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in the Montgomery County area after a water main break, officials say. WSSC Water issued the advisory after a break on a 12-inch pipe that runs along MacArthur Boulevard in the Cabin John/Glen Echo area, Thursday, Aug. 11. The advisory will affect around 2,200 customers in the affected area. Officials suggest that customers should bring their water to a rolling boil for one full minute before cooling it. Officials are urging customers to practice this before utilizing water for the following activities: Drinking  Brushing Teeth Washing produce/…

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by Annie DeVoe