Editor’s Update 9:15 AM: Here’s a little more information from City of Everett Public Works… Crews have rerouted the water and restored service to all but two homes in the area while they continue to work on repairs.
Households that were without water this morning can expect to see some discoloration in their water as service is restored. The water is not unsafe. Public Works staff recommend letting the lines settle and waiting to run water until after 9:45 a.m., beginning with cold lines. Flushing toilets is fine.
Crews expect to complete repairs to the water main this afternoon.
The water was coming out with a lot of force.
A look south on Wetmore at 35th.
Looking west on 35th.
Water flowed east down this path.
This basement is going to need some pumping…
A look at the break.
Looks like the pipe split along the top.
The break happened about 7:45 AM in the 1700 block of 35th and water quickly flowed down Wetmore.
Police blocked streets and Everett Public Works crews got the water shut off after about 15 minutes.
They’ll be working most of the day to fix the damage. Here are some MyEverettNews.com photos.
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September 24, 2016
Everett, Everett Government