Water service was restored between 7:30-8:30 pm Tuesday after a water main break affected a fairly large coverage zone in central Emporia.
Issues were reported immediately around Ninth and West just before 3 pm. The outage zone was soon expanded to included Ninth between Congress and Oak as well as West between Sixth and Grove.
Public Works has not specified the diameter or the failure type for the affected line. After excavation work Tuesday afternoon and evening, the Ninth and West intersection will likely remain closed all day Wednesday.
The goal is to make additional repairs Thursday, but the city says those could lead to another disruption in water service. Affected residents will get a special door-hanging flyer from the city Wednesday.
3:30 pm Tuesday: Ninth and West impact zone expanding
A water main break reported in central Emporia shortly before 3 pm is potentially having a bigger impact than first feared.
Initially, the intersection of Ninth and West was shut off after a break was reported just before 3 pm. Around 20 minutes later, the city of Emporia said a resulting outage may affect service along Ninth between Congress and Oak. Another outage area is expected along West between Sixth and Grove.
Other details are pending. City crews are in the early investigation stage as of 3:20 pm.
3:05 pm Tuesday: Water main break reported near Ninth and West
Temperatures are notably cooler than they had been over a recent two-week period, but that isn’t stopping water main breaks in parts of Emporia.
The latest was reported at Ninth and West shortly before 3 pm. The intersection is closed as crews begin the location process. Other details are currently pending.
KVOE News will keep you updated.
