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Ames Street Bridge pipe break repaired; town reports no contamination after tests
Summary
A water main break under the Ames Street Bridge caused a temporary loss of pressure to the water tower; crews capped pipes to restore pressure and health-department water tests returned negative for contamination, officials said. Residents also asked about generator backup for the tower pump and increased patrols after recent vehicle break-ins.
Town Manager Matt Spuck and Mayor Fletcher Fosque reported that a water pipe under the Ames Street Bridge broke over the weekend, temporarily reducing pressure to the water tower. Crews capped the broken pipes and restored pressure; all health-department water tests returned negative for contamination and the system was "never compromised," Spuck said.
Residents thanked DPW for working over the weekend and raised related public-safety concerns. Glenn Smith reported recent vehicle break-ins on Ames Street and suggested exploring regionalization of police coverage with Accomack County and neighboring towns. Jeff Barrett asked whether a gasoline-powered generator is designed to back up the pump at the water tower; Town Manager Spuck answered yes.
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