Another water main break floods part of Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia
Another water main break along Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is causing issues.
It happened along Cottman and Oxford Avenues the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, a day after a separate water main break had occurred just 3 miles away.
According to the Philadelphia Water Department, crews are working to fix an 8-inch water break that’s causing the leak:
“PWD is responding to an 8-inch water main break at Cottman and Oxford. We are working with the police to open most of the Five Points intersection, but Cottman will remain closed in both directions from Oxford to Palmetto as repairs are completed. More updates will be provided as information becomes available. Any impacted customers should call (215) 685-6300 immediately.”
NBC10 was on scene, and water could be seen pouring into the street.
Due to this new issue, Cottman Avenue is shut down between Rising Sun Avenue and Bingham Street. All lanes, including side streets, are closed.
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The other water main break happened around 3 p.m. on Monday, July 21. Officials said crews were called to the area of Cottman Avenue and James Street for the leak.
The leak was reportedly coming from an eight-inch main, officials said. Workers had shut the main off so they could fix it.
Franklin Street is closed above Cottman Avenue. Officials stated that some nearby businesses are currently without water due to the repairs.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.