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Staff reports rapid repair after weekend water-line break; crews ran pumps 34 hours and treated about 1.9 million gallons
Summary
Staff recounted a weekend water-line break and a sustained 34-hour pumping run to maintain service; crews treated about 1.9 million gallons during the incident and performed repairs and site restoration work with praise from commissioners for rapid response.
Staff described an emergency water-line break discovered over the weekend and recounted the crew response and repair work.
Crews worked through the night to isolate and repair the break, taking care to avoid water-hammer damage. Staff reported running pumps for 34 consecutive hours to meet system needs and said the system treated about 1.9 million gallons during that time. Personnel on duty and contractors performed the repair and started site restoration.
Commissioners thanked staff and praised the rapid response. Staff noted the break’s likely contributing factors (material, installation from 25 years earlier and pressure-related stresses) and described planned follow-up restoration at the repair site.
Why it matters: A major break can affect potable-water service; commissioners emphasized the importance of holding contingency capacity and learning for future maintenance and materials choices.
Next steps: Staff will continue restoration and report any recommended changes to materials and preventive maintenance to the commission.
