Water main leak reported near Almond Street, Philadelphia PA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, philadelphia Water Department crews responded to a possible leak on a six-inch water main near the 3400 block of Almond Street, between Tioga and Ontario Streets. Workers discussed shutting down valves, with one valve inaccessible due to asphalt coverage.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Utilities Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Leak.
00:02
On the 3400 block near Almond Street,
00:09
I have a possible leak on a six-inch main partially shut down.
00:18
WCs and 48,
00:22
wait, near Almond Street addresses withheld,
00:29
The cross streets are Tioga and Ontario.
00:36
I like to refer this to the district (number withheld).
00:47
You have multiple property with W's feet, correct?
00:52
That is correct.
00:53
So one valve north of Ontario.
00:56
It's covered in asphalt too deep for a sledgehammer to break up.
01:04
Roger that, worth the backup two ten five.
01:08
I believe it's going to be an intersection valve.
01:12
Would you like me to shut that down?
01:16
Yes, we can allow them.
01:18
They'll be seeing them proper.
01:20
I guess they're good there.
01:23
Roger that.
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Location mentioned:
Almond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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