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Flagstaff staff detail rapid response after 12-inch water main failed, dumping over 1 million gallons
Summary
City staff described a rapid emergency response after a 12-inch water main joint failed and released about 1,100,000 gallons in under an hour; crews isolated the break and restored service to affected businesses the same day. Officials said funds from operations and CIP contingency covered repairs.
Flagstaff City officials on Jan. 27 described emergency work to contain and repair a major water-main failure that dumped roughly 1,100,000 gallons of water in under an hour.
Lee Williams, the city's water services director, said crews and public-safety partners responded immediately. "This one — this one was a gusher," Williams said, adding that distribution staff isolated the break and worked with the city’s contractor to restore service.
Patrick O'Connor, section…
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