Water Main Break Updates


7951 Melrose Ave

Location / Address of Incident
  7951 Melrose Ave
Trouble Order Number
  276361
Business Group
  Western District
Date of Incident
  07/17/2020
Time of incident:
  02:31 am
Are media on-site?
  No
Major cross street:
  Fairfax Ave
Size of main:
  8 Inch
Type of main:
  Cast iron
System elevation zone
  579
Description of Incident
 

8 Inch Water Main break on Melrose Ave

Action taken:
  DWP crew is at location for emergency repairs
Injuries:
  No injuries observed
Property damage?
  Yes
Describe property damage if any:
  A vehicle has been damaged due to depression forming in the street (Melrose Ave)
Describe street damage if any:
  Depression formed in the street on Melrose Ave
Street closure required?
  Yes
Describe street closure and anticipated duration if needed:
  Vehicle traffic going west bound is closed on Melrose Ave between Fairfax Ave to Edinburgh Ave. Also one lane of vehicle traffic going east bound is impacted on Melrose Ave from Fairfax Ave to Edinburgh Ave. until approximately 12:00 pm. LADOT to provide traffic control.
Estimated date and time of service repair/restoration:
  07/17/20 @ 12:00 pm
Area and number of customers affected:
  Approximately 30 services and 5 Fire Hydrants
Type of customers affected:
 

  • Business/Commercial

Boil water notice required?
  No
Additional notes:
  None at this time.
Incident Commander (IC)
  Mr. Jose Lucero
IC cellphone number:
  (213) 840-1224
Responsible Manager:
  Mr. Ben Cook
Manager phone number:
  (213) 792-6808
This report submitted by:
  R. Hamada
Submitter's contact phone:
  (213) 367-6821
Enter an alternate Email address:
  1594990160906