Water Main Break Freezes Wallach Place, Sparks Community Action

A water main break occurred on Wallach Place, NW, resulting in water rapidly freezing and affecting vehicles in the area.

An initial report noted a lack of immediate emergency water response.

Utility Response and Impact

AlertDC communicated that DC Water reported a water outage on Wallach Place, NW, specifically between 13th and 14th Streets. This outage is due to utility repairs required for the broken main.

The estimated restoration time for water service is between 8 and 10 hours.

Affected customers are advised to contact DC Water at 202-612-3400 for further information.

Community Action

Residents on Wallach Place were observed actively clearing ice using various tools, including shovels and pick-axes.

This effort was undertaken to facilitate access for DC Water crews to reach the water main for necessary repairs.