WSSC workers appear to be tackling the exact spot where water seems to emerge from |
It's also unclear whether the source is a connection from the main to Sunoco or another nearby business, or a large main under River Road. A 66" main near 8500 River Road burst in 2008, causing the road to become a raging river. Montgomery County firefighters rescued 14 motorists who would have otherwise been swept away or drowned. There was another, less catastrophic, break a few blocks east of here at Willard Avenue just a few years ago.
What is clear is that there is a cracked main or pipe, and these tend to get worse over time, as the one on River Road has. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when the leak began, because it was too small to notice, especially when its impact mimics the same standing water that occurs on River Road under the bridge during heavy rain. Let's hope they've found the cause and stopped it this time. Stay tuned.
2 comments:
Wow, I had no idea that you were a hydraulic engineer!
There are all sorts of techniques used to detect and isolate underground water leaks.
This is definitely Riemer's fault. His failed nighttime economy initiative is to blame.
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