UTILITY ALERT: Emergency sewer repair

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Seattle Public Utilities sent us a community notice late today about repair work that might already be under way, as it was scheduled to start as soon as this past Monday, but in case it hasn’t: The notice says at least six weeks of emergency work is ahead to fix a pipe in the alley “between 36th and 37th Ave SW and SW Stevens St and SW Hanford St.” Service interruptions are not expected, SPU says, but adjacennt residents “might be asked to limit water usage” at time. There’ll be noise, heavy equipment, and construction traffic in the area. The work is starting on the south side of the alley and will move to the north after two weeks or so. Here’s the official notice (PDF), which includes project-team contact info if you have questions/concerns.

M April 30, 2020 (6:09 am)

They haven’t bothered yet to fix the pipe that has shut down the sidewalk on California Ave across the street from Cafe Ladro. I’m tired of having to walk in the street at that busy section.

Cecily April 30, 2020 (1:12 pm)

I am at 50th and Stevens. Been having issues with my sewer line. Called a plumber and due to covid-19 it was going to be 350.00 for 1st hour!I decided to wait. It is working but can’t do laundry.

Chris April 30, 2020 (4:50 pm)

Thanks so much for posting this. I live on 36th and we had some brown water today, which rattled me a bit thinking about the cost potentially associated with a repair for that kind of problem, and now I know why.
Thanks WSB!!

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