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Water Main Break Floods U Street, Traps Cars

2/2/2026

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, a water main break on U Street, Washington, D.C., created hazardous conditions.
The break trapped cars in freezing water and caused an outage on Wallach Place NW between 13th and 14th Streets.
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) crews responded.
Local residents helped clear ice to assist operations.
DC Water estimated restoration in 8 to 10 hours and advised updates at 202-612-3400.

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, a water main break on U Street, Washington, D.C., created hazardous conditions.
The break trapped cars in freezing water and caused an outage on Wallach Place NW between 13th and 14th Streets.
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) crews responded.
Local residents helped clear ice to assist operations.
DC Water estimated restoration in 8 to 10 hours and advised updates at 202-612-3400.