Boil Water Advisory Following Pville Main Break, Sinkhole
A significant stretch of Pleasantville’s Marble Avenue may be closed for several days after a 10-foot-wide, six-foot-deep sinkhole appeared at the intersection of Sunnyside Avenue that caused traffic to back up on several roads.
The sinkhole, caused by a water main break at the location late Sunday night, occurred directly in front of the intersection with Sunnyside Avenue. Marble Avenue was closed from Bedford Road to the sinkhole; however, the thoroughfare remained open from Castleton Street into Thornwood.
The Westchester County Department of Health issued a boil water warning until further notice for some households on Booth Street, Castleton Street, Frances Street, Marble Avenue and Stanley Street. Residents living on those streets are advised to boil tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, washing dishes or brushing their teeth. The list of homes affected can be found on the village website.
The water main break was reported by residents at about midnight, said Mayor Peter Scherer, and continued to grow in size throughout the night as crews worked to shut off water pipes in the area.
The Department of Public Works was repairing a water main yesterday (Monday) afternoon that burst last night near the intersections of Marble and Sunnyside avenues. Water service had been cut to some residents in the area.
Village Administrator Patricia Dwyer said water service was scheduled to be restored later Monday. The broken water main likely dates back to the original village water system installed in the 1920s, she said.
Village officials anticipate the large hole will not be repaired for several days, and traffic congestion may occur due in the village’s downtown due to detours.
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