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Water Pipe Burst Floods Recoleta Intersection, Forces Repairs and Closures

AySA says the break occurred during Edenor sidewalk work.

Overview

  • A tall column of water erupted at Peña and Billinghurst, flooding the street and reaching at least one nearby building.
  • AySA crews shut the flow and began repairs as City Firefighters and local police secured the area.
  • Authorities cut water service to nearby homes and closed Peña, while Billinghurst remains open with caution due to crews on site.
  • AySA attributed the rupture to sidewalk works linked to Edenor and pointed to the need for tighter coordination between utilities.
  • Impact is limited because the pipe feeds a small local network and most buildings have reserve tanks, though a machine room and several residents reported damage.