Water Main Break Updates


5040 Varna Ave

Location / Address of Incident
  5040 Varna Ave
Trouble Order Number
  012664
Business Group
  East Valley District
Date of Incident
  09/26/2026
Time of incident:
  07:25 am
Are media on-site?
  Yes
Was DWP Legal notified?
  No
Major cross street:
  Magnolia Blvd
Size of main:
  6"
Type of main:
  Cast iron
System elevation zone
  1000
Description of Incident
 

6″ Blow out

Action taken:
  Crew called in at 2am, crew arrived at 4am. LAPD was relocating vehicles, crew waiting for USA marks. Crew started excavating at 6am, currently investigating blow out
Injuries:
  No injuries observed
Property damage?
  No
Street closure required?
  Yes
Describe street closure and anticipated duration if needed:
  Street closed from Addison St to Otsego St
Estimated date and time of service repair/restoration:
  9/26/26 at 1pm
Area and number of customers affected:
  22 services affected
Council District(s) affected
  Council District #2
Type of customers affected:
 

  • Residential single family

Boil water notice required?
  No
Incident Commander (IC)
  Jose Arias
IC cellphone number:
  213-828-1762
Responsible Manager:
  Jason Saunders
Manager phone number:
  21