Water Main Break Updates


8950 LAUREL CANYON BL

Location / Address of Incident
  8950 LAUREL CANYON BL
Trouble Order Number
  #004443
Business Group
  East Valley District
Date of Incident
  08/05/2026
Time of incident:
  10:45 am
Are media on-site?
  No
Was DWP Legal notified?
  No
Major cross street:
  SHELDON ST
Size of main:
  12"
Type of main:
  Cast iron
System elevation zone
  1134
Description of Incident
 

CONTRACTOR, WHILE EXCAVATING, STRUCK MARKED 1 1/2″ SERVICE

Action taken:
  CREW ON SITE PREPARING TO MAKE REPAIRS, WILL HAVE TO EXCAVATE TO MAIN- TO SHUT OFF FOR REPAIRS, 12"MAIN WILL BE ON LOW VOLUME FOR APPROX. 4-5 HOURS,
Injuries:
  No injuries observed
Property damage?
  No
Describe property damage if any:
  N/A
Describe street damage if any:
  N/A
Street closure required?
  No
Describe street closure and anticipated duration if needed:
  CREW IS INSIDE TRAFFIC DELINEATION SET UP BY CONTRACTOR, EAST & WEST BOUND LANES ARE CLOSED, 2 LANES ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Estimated date and time of service repair/restoration:
  8/5/2026 4:30PM
Area and number of customers affected:
  15 SERVICES AFFECTED & 3 FIRE HYDRANTS
Type of customers affected:
 

  • Business/Commercial

Boil water notice required?
  No
Incident Commander (IC)
  CHARLIE ALARCON
IC cellphone number:
  213-216-9100
Responsible Manager:
  JASON SAUNDERS
Manager phone number:
  213-842-9861
This report submitted by:
  GINA JIRON
Submitter's contact phone:
  818-771-4300