DPW Solves Woodland Drive Water Issue

Workers from Saline's were able to solve a water issue without issuing a "boil water" advisory for businesses in the Woodland Drive area.

Early in the afternoon Wednesday, the DPW workers repairing a fire hydrant experienced a valve failure, according DPW Director Jeff Fordice. The failure caused low pressure in the system along Woodland Drive between Maple and Textile roads.

"We did not have sufficient water service in the area. But about 5:45 p.m. we were able to restore service," Fordice said. "We were able to maintain the pressure in the distribution system enough to avoid a boil water advisory."

At 2:22 p.m., the city used the Nixle service to send an alert advising users that there was no water at the center due to a water main issue. At 5:42 p.m. an alert advised rec center users to bring their own water to classes because of a 48-hour boil water advisory. At 6:20 p.m. the city issued an alert stating water service had been restored and that a boil water advisory was not being issued.

The Saline Recreation Center did close early Wednesday due to the water issue.