A water main break erupted like a geyser in the West End Wednesday morning , and Virginia American Water says that it will be repaired by 5 p.m.
The water main break was reported just after 4:30 a.m. in the 200 block of South Whiting Street, and police advised residents to steer clear of the area.
Alexandria Police reported via Twitter early this morning that Virginia American Water has taken control of the water main break. Repairs are expected to be finished at around 5 p.m.
Repairs are currently expected to be completed by 5:00 pm today.
— VA American Water (@vaamwater) March 3, 2021
#AlexandriaVA: Our crews are currently making repairs to a water main break on S Whiting Street in Alexandria. This will cause low pressure/no water pressure to residents on part of S Whiting Street & Tower Court while repairs are being made. pic.twitter.com/DpMst2Gtcz
— VA American Water (@vaamwater) March 3, 2021
STREET CLOSURE ALERT:: New video of water main break on S. Whiting St, which is closed from Stevenson Ave. to the front of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/H3wghbpkf2
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) March 3, 2021
Image via Alexandria Police/Twitter
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