Update 6:20 PM: With the main pressurized the crew was able to locate the leak. However, they will not be able to repair it until tomorrow morning, since they only have enough time this evening to do the work to make the road safe for residents for the night. The plan is to begin work tomorrow around 7:00 AM, with ETR around noon. Since the isolation valves need to be closed tonight to stop water loss, patrons on Little Joe, Cartright, Reagan, Hoss, and Allen Rd. will again have their water service interrupted tonight and until the repair is completed tomorrow.
Update 4:50 PM: Crew has been unsuccessful at finding the exact location of the leak after digging for six hours. They have re-pressurized the main to see if that will help aid in tracing back to the break. Historically, when leaks have surfaced in this area, the actual break could be as much as 100 feet away from the location of the surfacing water.
All Patrons that have had their water service restored at this time are advised to fill their bathtubs, or other water containers, for use overnight (e.g. toilet flushing), as the isolation valve will have to be turned off again when the location of the break is found and the repair work on the pipe is performed.
The District crew will continue to dig for a few more hours to try to locate this break, but work may have to be continued tomorrow morning for this emergency repair. Thank you for your patience.
July 9, 2023, 7:50 AM: A leak has surfaced near the 6400 block of Little Joe Rd. in the Bonanza area of the District. KCWD#1 crew has responded and will begin emergency repairs this morning. Patrons on Little Joe, Cartright, Reagan, Hoss, and Allen Rd. will experience water service interruptions until the repair is completed. The exact location of the break may be difficult to locate, so ETR (Estimated Time of restoration) is 7:00 PM this evening.
Please monitor the blog for any updates.
