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Sunset Flood Exposes LA’s Century-Old Water Backbone
local1 month ago

Sunset Flood Exposes LA’s Century-Old Water Backbone

A ruptured 36-inch water main under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood released 17 million gallons, flooding streets; the pipe was 110 years old, illustrating Los Angeles’ aging water system. LADWP oversees about 6,800 miles of small mains and 570 miles of large trunk lines, with roughly 30% of mains aged 80+ years. The city is replacing about 45 miles of pipe annually, a pace critics say needs acceleration, which would require more workers and higher rates. Engineers note that age isn’t the only factor in failures, pointing to soil, water tables, and maintenance as drivers of reliability.

via Los Angeles Times|
#aging-infrastructure#ladwp#local
Cops Boost West Hollywood Patrols After Devastating Water Main Break
local1 month ago

Cops Boost West Hollywood Patrols After Devastating Water Main Break

After a 1916-era water main break flooded West Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is deploying extra officers to deter burglaries of vacant properties, conduct burglary suppression and surveillance, and check IDs at affected streets. Authorities warn scammers may target flood victims, including cash‑only deals and pushy tow trucks. The break dumped about 17 million gallons of water, caused property damage and sinkholes, and crews are repairing aging infrastructure noted by officials; residents are urged to stay vigilant as repairs continue.

via New York Post|
#burglary#lasd#local
Century-old water main bursts on Sunset Strip, flooding West Hollywood and closing Sunset Boulevard
local1 month ago

Century-old water main bursts on Sunset Strip, flooding West Hollywood and closing Sunset Boulevard

A ruptured 110-year-old trunk line beneath Sunset Boulevard on the West Hollywood Strip released about 17 million gallons of water, creating a sinkhole and shutting Sunset Boulevard for days while damaging vehicles in underground garages; crews plan to weld in a new 25-foot segment and replace the old pipe, with reopening hoped for in the coming days, highlighting aging Los Angeles water infrastructure.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ladwp#local#sunset-boulevard
Century-Old Water Main Break Floods Sunset Strip in West Hollywood
california1 month ago

Century-Old Water Main Break Floods Sunset Strip in West Hollywood

An 110-year-old riveted steel trunk line ruptured early Thursday in West Hollywood, sending thousands of gallons of water down Sunset Boulevard, creating sinkholes and prompting street closures and transit disruptions. The 1916 pipe forms a major artery for LA’s water system, and its replacement isn’t slated until 2031 amid broader aging-infrastructure challenges for LADWP, which has faced funding and contracting hurdles in overhauling pipes. Officials cautioned that while water remains safe to drink, streets, businesses, and bus service were severely affected as crews assess and repair the line and surrounding infrastructure.

via Los Angeles Times|
#aging-infrastructure#california#ladwp
Sinkhole beneath I-44 in downtown St. Louis highlights aging water system
politics2 months ago

Sinkhole beneath I-44 in downtown St. Louis highlights aging water system

A roughly 30-foot hole opened under I-44 in downtown St. Louis after a 20-inch water main failed, prompting at least a week of closures and detours as officials reinforce the bridge columns and stabilize the sinkhole. The incident underscores decades of deferred maintenance on aging pipes, with the city pursuing a large rate hike to fund replacements, while questions about who will pay for repairs remain unresolved; authorities say the structure is currently sound and emphasize safety during the repair process.

via STLPR|
#aging-infrastructure#i-44-closure#politics
Downtown St. Louis Interstates Closed After Massive Cave-In
local2 months ago

Downtown St. Louis Interstates Closed After Massive Cave-In

Downtown St. Louis is seeing closures of eastbound I-70 and I-44 after a 20-inch water main break caused a 30-foot-diameter, 15-foot-deep cave under Broadway and Biddle near the Dome at America's Center. Crews are shutting valves to isolate the break; water continues to flow and traffic is being rerouted via the Poplar Street Bridge. The site is more challenging than expected, with some customers potentially losing service as repairs continue.

via STLPR|
#cave-in#interstate-44#interstate-70
Oakland County Boil-Water Advisory: What’s Safe to Use and What to Avoid
local3 months ago

Oakland County Boil-Water Advisory: What’s Safe to Use and What to Avoid

Oakland County remains under a boil-water advisory after a 42-inch water main break; repairs were completed May 11 but system flushing and testing will continue through the week with no firm completion date. The advisory covers Orion Township, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills and Oakland Township, forbidding drinking tap water, using it for cooking or brushing teeth, making ice, washing produce, and other nonessential uses. Safe activities include limited bathing and laundry; dishwashing must use a sanitizing method (bleach solution or sanitize cycle). A county residential checklist provides additional guidance while officials work to restore normal water service.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|
#boil-water-advisory#dishwashing#drinking-water-precautions
Oakland County outlines repair plan after 42-inch water main burst
local3 months ago

Oakland County outlines repair plan after 42-inch water main burst

Oakland County officials outlined a rough repair timeline for a 42-inch water main burst in Auburn Hills on May 10 (first detected May 6). A repaired section was in place by about 6 p.m. May 11, with water pressure restored by 2 a.m. May 12; flushing is expected through Thursday and water testing by Sunday or Monday, with no completion date yet. Restrictions remain: the northern part of Auburn Hills is under a boil-water advisory, while the southern area and parts of Orion Township face emergency-use restrictions; Orion’s schools are closed through May 14 and car washes remain closed, while some low-water-use restaurants may operate. A restaurant-owner briefing is set for 1 p.m.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|
#auburn-hills#glwa#local
Orion Township Faces 42-Inch Water Main Break, Forcing Restrictions and Boil Advisories
local3 months ago

Orion Township Faces 42-Inch Water Main Break, Forcing Restrictions and Boil Advisories

A 42-inch water main break in Orion Township halts water flow from outside the system, triggering local restrictions and boil-water advisories as GLWA warns residents to conserve water and prepares for possible up to 14 days without service; a 2.5 million-gallon water tower remains, water trucks are en route, and nearby Rochester Hills has issued its own boil advisory.

via ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4|
#glwa#great-lakes-water-authority#local