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Jan. 23, Cresta Rd. emergency water service outage

January 17, 2024

11 a.m., Jan. 23, 2024

Repair is complete and water service has been restored to all residents and fire hydrants on Cresta Rd. 

The contractor will be onsite backfilling today. All equipment and crews will be offsite by tomorrow, Jan. 24, 2024. 

Once the repair is complete, crews will reopen valves on the water main to restore water service. Properties may temporarily experience low water pressure until water lines refill. A temporary outage normally entraps some air in the water distribution system, which can cause water to have a cloudy appearance. It also stirs up sediment in water mains that may briefly cause discolored water. The water is safe to drink. To clear your pipes of entrapped air and discoloration, run cold water faucets that do not have a screen, such as those in tubs or an outside spigot. Flush your lines until the water runs clear.

If you have questions, contact Customer Service at 970-477-5451 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday). 

To report an after-hours water or sewer emergency, call 970-476-7480 and press '5' to be redirected to our answering service. 

8:30 a.m., Jan. 23, 2024

There is an emergency water service outage on Cresta Rd. today, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to the unexpected location of a water leak in the distribution system. 

Crews are onsite and will work to have repairs done as quickly as possible to limit the amount of time for the outage. 

All impacted properties are being notified directly. 

4 p.m., Jan. 22, 2024

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There will be an emergency water service outage on Cresta Road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2024, for a repair to the distribution system. 

The outlined residences and circled fire hydrants will be without water service during this time

All affected properties and residents are being notified directly. 

Affected residents may want to fill containers, buckets, and jugs so that they have water throughout the day. Water from a bucket or jug can be used for hand washing, toilet flushing or for drinking or cooking needs. To flush a toilet during a water outage, pour a bucket of water into the toilet bowl all at once (learn how by watching this short video) or fill the tank for regular flushing. 

3:30 p.m., Jan. 17, 2024

At about 2 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 17, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District was notified of a water main leak near Cresta Rd. in Arrowhead. 

Crews responded shortly thereafter to assess the situation and isolate the water main. There is currently one affected property, and the property manager has been contacted. 

Repairs are scheduled to begin Jan. 23, 2024 at 8 a.m. 

There will be heavy equipment and excavation activities onsite, but traffic will be able to proceed as usual.