“Meanwhile in U Street – Broken Water Main, cars are frozen in the water that is rapidly freezing.” Good Lord This is not Good

U Street

Published February 1, 2026 at 2:12PM
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Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:15PM

Update from AlertDC:

“DC Water reports a water outage on Wallach Place, NW, between 13th and 14th Streets due to utility repairs. The estimated restoration is 8-10 hours. Affected customers can contact DC Water at 202-612-3400.”

Update from PuckBuddys:

“Wallach Place residents out in force, employing every possible shovel and tool, even pick-axes, clearing ice to allow DC Water crews to get water main access.”

Thanks to Jessica for sending:

“spotted on wallach place nw- broken water main and non response yet from Dc emergency water 🤪. cars are frozen in the water that is rapidly freezing.”

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