Dozens without water in Merced as City works to repair service line

by: Miranda Adams

Posted: Sep 11, 2024 / 04:24 PM PDT

Updated: Sep 11, 2024 / 04:24 PM PDT

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Several households successful Merced were without h2o Wednesday day portion the Public Works Water Division worked to repair a damaged work line.

According to the City of Merced, the exigency h2o mainline shutdown affected astir 30 homes connected Westminister Court and East Alexander Avenue, betwixt Pecan Avenue and Birmingham Court.

Officials accidental the shutoff was expected to past until astatine slightest 5 p.m. Wednesday portion crews enactment to repair a leak that was detected successful a vacated work line.

Drivers were asked to proceed done the country with caution and expect delays portion the metropolis works to reconstruct water.