water main break

November 8, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

Water Main Break Causes Major Traffic Delays

A water main break on Chain Bridge Road in Arlington, Virginia has caused major delays in the area and will continue to do so for the rest of the day according to officers on the scene. The water main break goes for about 36 inches and residents near the area are encouraged to boil their […]

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November 13, 2017 | Staff Writer

Water Main Break Closes Randolph Road Recreation Building

Montgomery County Recreation closes their main office at Randolph Road due to a water main break. https://twitter.com/MoCoRec/status/930110862660169729 Assistance with winter registration is available by calling or visiting any community recreation, aquatic or senior center. Registration is also available online at www.activemontgomery.org.

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March 27, 2017 | Sonya Burke

WSSC Crews Are Working on Water Main in Derwood, 300 Customers Affected

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews are working to repair a water main leak on Briardale Road in Derwood. WSSC spokesperson Luis Maya said 300 customers are without water while repairs are underway to fix the 24-inch water main. According to Maya, the repair work is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. today and, […]

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December 19, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: WSSC Crews Repair Water Main Break in Wheaton

UPDATED Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews repaired a 6-inch water main break in Wheaton on Dec. 19. The break occurred at Ennals Avenue and Grandview Avenue on Monday morning. WSSC spokesperson Luis Maya said the break involved a 70-year-old pipe. Maya said 17 customers, mostly commercial businesses in the adjacent shopping plaza, were impacted […]

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July 31, 2016 | Staff Writer

Road Closures on University Boulevard in Silver Spring After Two Water Main Breaks

UPDATED Aug. 1, 5:30 a.m. WSSC crews are working to repair two 12-inch water main breaks along University Boulevard in Silver Spring. As a result of the two breaks, all lanes of University Boulevard (eastbound and westbound) are closed between Seek Lane and Carroll Avenue. According to WSSC officials, the first break happened about 10 […]

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June 13, 2016 | Staff Writer

Water Main Break Closes Roads in Takoma Park

UPDATED 6.13.16  10 p.m. Water service has been restored to customers on Boston Avenue, according to WSSC. UPDATE: Customers on Boston Ave. are back in service. Thank you for your continued patience! #WSSC @TakomaParkMD — WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) June 13, 2016 UPDATED Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews are working to repair an 8-inch […]

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April 27, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: WSSC Repairs Water Main Break on Rockville Pike in Bethesda (PHOTOS)

UPDATED WSSC crews have completed repairs on the 16-inch water main that broke overnight on Rockville Pike near Cedar Lane. According to WSSC, service has been restored to 116 customers who were impacted by the break. All lanes on Rockville Pike at Cedar Lane are now open. WSSC confirmed the broken water main shortly before […]

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April 17, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Water Main Repairs Complete, Repaving Set for Monday

UPDATED Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission crews have completed repairs on a 12-inch water main break that occurred along University Boulevard at Piney Branch Road on Saturday morning. Road repairs were completed on Sunday and repaving is expected to take place on Monday after the morning rush hours. According to WSSC, two westbound and two eastbound […]

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February 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

Long Branch Center sign

Water Main Break Closes Long Branch Community Center

Montgomery County Recreation closes the Long Branch Community Center today due to a water main break. All programs and activities are canceled. FYI! Due to a water main break, Long Branch Community Center in Silver Spring is closed for the day. All activities, programs canceled #MoCo — Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) February 8, 2016

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January 31, 2016 | Staff Writer

Water Main Break Repairs Complete at University Boulevard in Silver Spring (PHOTOS)

UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews completed repairs to a 12-inch water main at 701 East University Boulevard in Silver Spring earlier this afternoon. At this time, only one eastbound lane of University Boulevard is open. Crews continue to repave the roadway, but commuters should be prepared for delays. UPDATED Washington Suburban […]

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