Water service limited in White Plains after downtown water main break

Alexandra Rivera, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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Water service is out in parts of White Plains after a water main broke on the intersection of Fisher Avenue and Bank Street on Wednesday afternoon.

The City of White Plains released a statement on its website at around 11 a.m. informing residents that their homes may not receive water or brown water may come out of faucets throughout the city due to the incident.

Workers at the scene of a water main break at the intersection Fisher Ave. and Bank Street in White Plains March 27, 2024 The water main break caused street closures in the area and water outages in parts of the city.
Workers at the scene of a water main break at the intersection Fisher Ave. and Bank Street in White Plains March 27, 2024 The water main break caused street closures in the area and water outages in parts of the city.
Workers at the scene of a water main break at the intersection Fisher Ave. and Bank Street in White Plains March 27, 2024 The water main break caused street closures in the area and water outages in parts of the city.
Workers at the scene of a water main break at the intersection Fisher Ave. and Bank Street in White Plains March 27, 2024 The water main break caused street closures in the area and water outages in parts of the city.

The City of White Plains said if residents notice their water is brown, they should run the tap until clean and clear water comes out.

Roads are closed around the area of the break as the Department of Public Safety works to fix the issue.

This story may update.

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: White Plains water main break leaves some homes without water service