Overview

• The rupture occurred around 6 p.m. Sunday near Webster Street and Buena Vista Avenue, sending thousands of gallons of water into a three-block area and creating sinkholes.
• Workers identified the leak and stopped the flow by about 11 p.m., bringing the flooding under control.
• Sections of Webster Street were closed overnight for repairs, and officials have not provided a timeline for full reopening.
• EBMUD reported reduced water service for some customers and arranged support for affected businesses and a nearby nursing home, including water deliveries.
• Alameda Fire, Police, EBMUD, and Public Works crews remained on scene Monday to stabilize damaged areas and work toward restoring service.