Water Main Break Updates


1513 w 3rd st

Location / Address of Incident
  1513 w 3rd st
Trouble Order Number
  126017143
Business Group
  Central District
Date of Incident
  10/27/2026
Time of incident:
  03:36 am
Are media on-site?
  Yes
Was DWP Legal notified?
  No
Major cross street:
  columbia ave
Size of main:
  8 inch
Type of main:
  Cast iron
System elevation zone
  619
Description of Incident
 

8-inch CI water main blowout, flooding the intersection of 3rd st and Columbia ave

Action taken:
  crew on site, assessing and starting repairs
Injuries:
  No injuries observed
Property damage?
  No
Describe property damage if any:
  n/a
Describe street damage if any:
  asphalt and sidewalk damage
Street closure required?
  Yes
Describe street closure and anticipated duration if needed:
  one lane open in each direction, east and west bound on 3rd street
Estimated date and time of service repair/restoration:
  3:00 p.m. – 4: 00 p.m.
Area and number of customers affected:
  3 services affected
Council District(s) affected
  council district 1
Type of customers affected:
 

  • Residential single family
  • Residential multi-family
  • Business/Commercial

Boil water notice required?
  No
Incident Commander (IC)
  Eliseo Gutierrez
IC cellphone number:
  (213) 798-6609
Responsible Manager:
  Ruben De La Cruz
Manager phone number:
  (213) 949-6485
This report submitted by:
  Britain Nelms
Submitter's contact phone:
  (213) 367-8800