Another Los Angeles neighborhood was hit by a water main break early Sunday morning, marking the latest in a series of water-related incidents across the city.
The latest rupture occurred in the 2800 block of South Bronson Avenue in the Jefferson Park area, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
Officials believe the water line broke at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday.
Dozens of Water Services and Fire Hydrants Impacted
LADWP crews responded to the scene after the break was reported and began working to assess the damage and make repairs.
By around 6 a.m. Sunday, officials said the incident had affected 37 customer services and three fire hydrants in the area.
Crews remained at the location working on repairs, but authorities had not provided an estimated timeline for when water service would be fully restored to all affected properties.
Images and videos shared from the scene showed flooding in the Jefferson Park neighborhood following the break.
Comes After Massive West Hollywood Water Main Disaster
The Jefferson Park incident happened just one day after a major water main break in West Hollywood forced the closure of part of Sunset Boulevard.
That rupture released approximately 17 million gallons of water, flooding nearby streets and creating a large sinkhole in the middle of the heavily traveled roadway.
Repair crews worked around the clock for nine days before the damaged section of Sunset Boulevard was reopened.
The massive break caused major disruptions in the area and became one of the most significant water infrastructure failures Los Angeles has seen recently.
Several Recent Breaks Reported Across L.A.
The Jefferson Park water main failure also followed other reported breaks in Hollywood late last week, raising renewed attention on the condition of the city’s aging water infrastructure.
An LADWP spokesperson previously explained that Los Angeles experiences an average of two to four water main breaks each day.
The department said the city’s water system has a 36% leak rate, which officials noted is lower than the national average.
“When we have a large break, it draws attention to our smaller breaks,” the LADWP spokesperson said in a previous statement.
Repairs Continue as Officials Monitor Damage
LADWP crews continue working to repair the Jefferson Park break and restore normal service to affected residents and businesses.
Officials have not announced the exact cause of the rupture or whether additional damage was discovered during inspections.
The incident remains part of a broader discussion about maintaining and upgrading Los Angeles’ aging water infrastructure as the city continues responding to repeated water main failures.
