Mar 13, 2026 - News
Another Uptown water main breaks
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Another broken pipe flooded streets Uptown yesterday, SWNBO says. It's the fourth in the last three weeks.
- So far, the pressure hasn't dropped enough for a boil water advisory.
- The latest rupture is on the same line as the Panola Street break and a leak a block away on Willow Street. Councilmember Aimee McCarron says her office has been reporting the Willow Street leak to SWBNO for months.
- "This is a clear consequence of ignoring these reports," she said in a statement.
Zoom in: Council members say they want a comprehensive report of the recent breaks and next steps.
- SWBNO leadership told reporters yesterday that their initial repair plan for the system should be ready next week.
In the meantime, Dirty Coast has a new shirt about the situation.