Water Main Break Updates


216th St & Western Ave

Location / Address of Incident
  216th St & Western Ave
Trouble Order Number
  505484
Business Group
  Harbor District
Date of Incident
  04/24/2026
Time of incident:
  05:00 am
Are media on-site?
  No
Was DWP Legal notified?
  No
Major cross street:
  Carson St
Size of main:
  12 inch
Type of main:
  Cast iron
System elevation zone
  240
Description of Incident
 

@ 0500 hrs – Flooding on Western Ave due to hit fire hydrant

Action taken:
  AM crew arrived on scene
Torrance Fire Dept operated gate valves causing multiple water main breaks
Injuries:
  No injuries observed
Property damage?
  No
Describe street damage if any:
  Damage to #2 Northbound lane on Western Ave
Street closure required?
  Yes
Describe street closure and anticipated duration if needed:
  Partial street closure:
#2 northbound lane on Western Ave from Carson St to 215th St
Estimated date and time of service repair/restoration:
  Until further notice
Area and number of customers affected:
  Approx 4 services without water on Western Ave from Carson St to 215th St.
Customers in the surrounding area may experience low pressure from Torrance Blvd to Carson St & Western Ave to Normandie Ave.
Type of customers affected:
 

  • Residential single family
  • Business/Commercial

Boil water notice required?
  No
Incident Commander (IC)
  Luis Zamudio
IC cellphone number:
  213-925-6595
Responsible Manager:
  Richard Nunez
Manager phone number:
  213-272-9349
This report submitted by:
  Licia Summerhill
Submitter's contact phone:
  310-522-1455