Overview
- The rupture occurred in the 1400 block of Central Street, and police closed the area between Franklin and Cedar Streets.
- Whitman’s Department of Public Works said the failure is affecting the regional supply provided by Brockton, with residents warned of low water pressure.
- Brockton Water Department crews are on scene working to control the leak and stabilize the system.
- Authorities asked motorists to avoid the closed area and urged residents to conserve water where possible.
- Flooding from the break damaged at least one nearby home as crews excavated a driveway to reach the main.