Albany Water Department crews are still working to shut off water leading to a main line break at 526 Central Avenue, which occurred about noon on Sunday. Water main is expected to be fixed by the end of the day Monday, March 9. Nobody has lost service, but the increased water flow through the pipes has stirred up sediments, causing some discoloration of water in parts of the West Hill neighborhood. While the water is not contaminated, people are recommended to hold off washing clothes until the water runs clear again.
The repairs are expected to be completed by end of day Monday, and drivers in the area between Main and Partridge are asked to slow down where crews are working.
“These lines and valves are old—dating back to 1876—and the valves are difficult to operate and close completely,” said Water Department Commissioner Joe Coffey. “But our crews have been working around the clock to get the lines repaired.”