Overview

• The break was reported around 2:45 p.m. at Canal and Royal, with video showing water spraying from a manhole.
• Sewerage and Water Board crews are on site assessing damage and beginning repairs.
• Officials say a boil-water advisory is not anticipated at this time and the public will be notified if that changes.
• Businesses near the intersection report shallow street flooding that is discouraging foot traffic and customers.
• Local accounts suggest nearby pipe work may have struck a line, and customers with service issues are asked to call the utility’s emergency hotline.