Water Main Break in Odessa: Details and Recovery Timeline
A major water main break occurred in Odessa, resulting in the formation of a large lake. The situation is complicated as teams are struggling to reach the site due to flooding.
Key Highlights
- On June 12, an incident happened on the water main, creating a lake at the site.
- Many areas are without water: Tairova, Cheremushki, and the Primorsky district.
- Water supply has been halted, and efforts are underway to drain the water.
- Estimated timelines for water restoration have been provided.
Company representatives stated that the break is serious and occurred outside the urban area.
A large lake has already formed at the site, and it continues to grow. Repair teams are having difficulty accessing the pipe due to deep mud.
Currently, some pumping stations have paused operations to relieve pressure in the water system, leaving the Primorsky district also without water.
As of 4:00 PM, the following areas are without water:
- Primorsky district of Odessa;
- Kyiv district of Odessa;
- a part of the Khadyzheby district (residential area "Cheremushki");
- the villages of Lymanka, Chervonyi Khutir, residential areas "Rayduzhnyi", "Sovynion 1-5", "Chornomorka", and the utility company "Tairova".
When will water service be restored?
At Infoksvodokanal, it is mentioned that the exact time for restoration of water supply will only be known after excavation is complete. They promise to provide additional information.
They hope to repair the water main and restore supply to residents by 8:00 AM on Friday, June 13.
The water supply company assures that repair teams will work around the clock.
