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20-Inch Water Main Break Floods Upper Manhattan Streets, Disrupts Water Supply

CBS New YorkSeptember 11, 20251 min806 views
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Water Main Break in Upper Manhattan

  • 💧 A 20-inch water main break occurred in Upper Manhattan, specifically in the Inwood neighborhood.
  • ⚠️ The incident caused flooded roads and left residents without water or with low water pressure.

Impact on Residents

  • ⏰ The break was reported just before 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the corner of Dyckman Street and Nagle Avenue.
  • 🏠 Some residents, like Bomera Martinez, reported being without water since 9:00 p.m., impacting daily routines such as preparing children for school.

Repair Efforts and Restoration

  • 🛠️ Crews worked to repair the water main, which is located under the elevated 1 train station.
  • ✅ The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was involved in the response, with Deputy Commissioner Beth DeFalco mentioned.
  • ⚡ Moments before the report, the DEP announced they had isolated the break and were able to partially restore water service.
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