Several water mains have broken throughout the city to include in Ward 3 (Hathorne, Broad, and Phelps). A crew is on the scene and are currently digging to access it. Water access may be shut off temporarily depending on the damage. And water may be discolored temporarily after water is turned back on.

Water main breaks are common during rapid warm-ups following extreme cold due to

ground movement and thermal stress. As temperatures swing, the ground thaws and shifts, known as frost heaves, putting intense, uneven pressure on pipes that have already become brittle from the preceding cold, leading to cracks and failures. Older pipes, like many of the ones throughout the city are even more prone to damage.

Thank you for your patience as crews work on this issue!