Once water is restored you may notice discoloration, this is due to disturbing the main. We appreciate your patience and understanding.įlush the pipes following a water main break. Please remember, during a water main break our crews are out there working their hardest to get your water restored. While the Town's goal is to restore water services as quickly as possible, it must be done safely and without risking additional damage to the system. Water damage restoration time will vary depending on the type and extent of the damage. In addition to the damage on a municipal property, a water main break can cause damage to your property. It may require the repaving of roads or the addition of soil to stabilize the area. While a temporary fix may between 6-8 hours, completely repairing the water main after a break may take days or even weeks. How Long Does it Take to Fix a Water Main Break?Įvery water main break is different.
These types of repairs typically take longer to identify and complete the repair. Some breaks involve broken valves or require cutting out and replacing a bad section of pipe. Most breaks involve holes or cracks in the pipe caused by the soil, these breaks are repaired using a clamp. This usually requires digging up streets and/or sidewalks, turning off water service, fixing the leak, restoring water service, backfilling the hole, and cleaning up the site. When a water main breaks Arlington’s Water/Sewer Division will respond to the site and start the process of locating the leak and repairing it. Water main breaks occur for a number of reasons and at all times of the year, but the most common reasons are age and temperature. Scroll to bottom of page to view message and map of impacted area. When an Arlington Alert notification is sent about a water main break it may be viewed on the Arlington Alert page. Report a Water Main Break to DPW Dispatch at 78
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