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SFPUC declares emergency for North Shore force main leak; dig‑up and replacement possible
Summary
PUC staff reported a leak on a 36‑inch North Shore force main near the Embarcadero; divers inspected up to 1,500 feet, temporary seals failed, and staff warned they may need to dig up and replace the line, accelerating a contract planned for April 10.
Sewer operations staff briefed the commission that a leak on the North Shore force main near the Embarcadero has resisted temporary sealing and may require an open dig and replacement.
Tommy Imwalla said operations crews found water on the street deck near the Embarcadero and traced it to a leak in the North Shore Pump Station's force main. "We have sent divers in, and they've gone in…
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