A broken water main under North Sappington Road in Glendale, Missouri, has disrupted the local water supply, leading Missouri American Water crews to work overnight to fix the damage. This incident, reported around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, is expected to be resolved in about 12 hours, according to statements from the water company.
The rupture disrupted the usual quiet of the residential evening, affecting homes and North Glendale Elementary School, whose operations could be impacted throughout Thursday. Crews arrived shortly after the break was reported, and Missouri American Water informed customers about potential low water pressure but did not issue a boil order, according to a release shared by KSDK.
A portion of North Sappington Road is closed, spanning from Kirkham Avenue to Brownell Avenue, with local traffic rerouted, as reported by Fox 2's Nissan Rogue Runner Brian Howe. Missouri American Water has provided a map showing that the affected area stretches along North Sappington Road, generally between Alexandra Avenue and Chelsea Avenue. However, they are uncertain whether water service will be restored before the start of the school day at North Glendale Elementary, Fox 2 News reports.
After the repairs, customers may notice discolored or cloudy water when their service resumes. To address this, Missouri American Water instructed affected residents to "run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about 3 to 5 minutes until the water runs clear." This advice, expected to remain relevant even after the repair work is completed, is included in updates from First Alert 4, ensuring that affected citizens know how to clear their water lines after restoration.
