Update 4/4 9 a.m.: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) says that while the water main break has been repaired and water is slowly being restored to residents and businesses, they still recommend boiling tap water or buying bottled water through Saturday.
SPU crews will start flushing the water main around 4 p.m. today, which they say may cause temporary discoloration and sediment. They’re planning to test the water quality over the next 48 hours to ensure the water is safe to drink.
SPU will provide an update online when the precautionary boil water advisory is no longer in place.
Update 4/3 10:30 a.m.: Whitman Middle School is closing early due to the water main break. In a letter to parents, the school administration said they’ll be dismissing students early at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday morning (April 3).
Whitman says school buses will be available for students who receive transportation services, and parents are asked to pick up students who do not receive transportation services. Any students who are not able to be safely received at home or cannot be picked up at school will be transported to Ballard High School.
Original 4/3 9 a.m. : The City is asking Crown Hill residents to boil their water due to a water main break on April 2 in the area.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) says the water main break happened at 10:30 p.m. on April 2 at 8th Ave NW and NW 100th St. They say about 3,000 households and businesses are affected. SPU is still working to determine the cause of the break.
The areas affected are:
- South border: NW 83rd St
- North border: NW Woodbine Way
- East border: 9th Ave NW
- West border: Valmay Ave NW – 23rd Ave NW
Crews are working to repair the 16-inch water main, determine the cause of the break, and restore water service as quickly and safely as possible. As a precaution, SPU is asking customers in the area to boil their water before drinking or use purchased bottled water.
While they aren’t currently seeing signs of contaminants, SPU says the notice to boil tap water is a precaution. They say the loss of water pressure can create a risk of contaminants entering the pipes, either through leaks or as a result of water flowing backward from homes and businesses into the water system.
SPU estimates it will take up to 48 hours before tests have been completed to confirm the water is safe to drink. They recommend people either boil water or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. If you’re boiling water, SPU says to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute, let it cool, then pour it into a clean container.
Updates will be available throughout the repairs at AtYourService.Seattle.gov. Customers with questions can call SPU Customer Service at: 206-684-3000. Read this website for more boiled water information.
Map: SPU
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