20-Inch Water Main Break Floods Upper Manhattan Streets, Disrupts Water Supply
CBS New YorkSeptember 11, 20251 min806 views
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- 💧 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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