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Contractor Hits 48-Inch Main, Triggers 50-Foot Geyser in Norwood Park Township

Officials are pursuing containment measures with water safety assessments following the major break.

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Overview

  • A contractor struck a 48-inch water main near Bryn Mawr and Courtland avenues, sending water about 50 feet into the air.
  • The city’s water department reports no widespread service interruptions as crews work to shut off the main.
  • Streets surrounding the rupture have been closed to manage pooling and reduce flood risks in the residential area.
  • Onlookers spotted a small barricade at the site, suggesting maintenance work may have been underway before the incident.
  • Residents are urged to await official guidance on potential boil-water advisories pending water quality testing.