Water still rising from broken 30-inch main in Uptown

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — Water was still bubbling up Friday morning (March 13) from a 30-inch water main that broke around 1 p.m. Thursday at Audubon and Willow streets in Uptown New Orleans. Crews on scene said they are working to bring water levels down on flooded streets.

Valve broken, temporary fix on order

The valve needed to shut off water flow to the area is also broken, and a temporary replacement is on order, according to the Sewerage and Water Board.

The City Council said it still has questions about the situation. The Sewerage and Water Board said addressing the city’s pipe system and infrastructure is a significant challenge.

Public plan expected next week

The Sewerage and Water Board is expected to present a plan to the public next week. That plan includes pilot programs to test new technology and a schedule of leak assessments.

Officials said they will start by fixing the worst problems first — including the break on Willow Street — before moving on to the oldest pipes in the system.

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