Elma, NY (WBEN) A major water main break is currently affecting all residential and commercial properties within the Town of Elma.
Councilmember Jim Malczweski tells WBEN the main line coming in from Erie County to the Seneca Street and Jamison Road tank and pumping building broke." It's a 36 inch main line. So obviously, water has been shut off to the entire town, and the tanks are draining one by one," says Malczewski.
He says repairs are expected to take considerable time. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures by storing water in bathtubs and containers in anticipation of an extended disruption. "This is going to be a prolonged event. It's not going to be fixed in two or three hours," explains Malczewski."The fact that all of the tanks are going to be drained in town, that's going to kick in an automatic water boil."
Malczewski says he's concerned about water to fire hydrants in the event of a fire. "Without water, you don't have fire hydrants that are running either. God forbid that something happens and there's a fire. I know our emergency manager is in discussions at the moment with Homeland Security, trying to get guidance on tanker trucks, in case one of the four fire departments in town needs them," he adds.
Employees of Moog have been sent home for the day.
Town leaders say repairs could take time
Town leaders say repairs could take time
