Eastbound Edinger Avenue was closed today, December 1, this morning, at Standard Avenue due to a water main break.
City crews are working to repair the leak and reopen the roadway, but this might take several hours. Please avoid the area and take alternate routes. The city of Santa Ana thanks you for your patience and understanding.
Water main breaks in California vary by city, but here’s what the data shows:
San Francisco Example
- The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) reports 100 to 200 water main breaks per year across its 1,200-mile pipeline network. Many pipes are over 100 years old, which increases failure risk.
Statewide & National Context
- A comprehensive study of U.S. and Canadian utilities found an average of 11.1 breaks per 100 miles of pipe annually, with aging infrastructure being the primary cause. California cities with older cast iron or unlined pipes tend to experience higher break rates.
- Nationwide, utilities report 260,000 pipe failures annually, and about 20% of pipes need replacement due to age and corrosion.
Why So Frequent?
- Aging infrastructure (many pipes exceed 75–100 years old).
- Corrosive soils and seismic activity in California.
- Temperature fluctuations and construction activity.
La avenida Edinger en dirección este está cerrada hoy 1 de diciembre en la avenida Standard debido a una ruptura en la tubería principal de agua. Las cuadrillas de la Ciudad están trabajando para reparar la fuga y reabrir la vía, pero esto podría tomar varias horas. Por favor, evite la zona y tome rutas alternas. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.
Hướng đông đường Edinger hôm nay đang bị đóng tại đường Standard do ống nước chính bị vỡ. Nhân viên của Thành phố đang làm việc để sửa chữa chỗ rò rỉ và mở lại tuyến đường, nhưng có thể sẽ mất vài giờ. Vui lòng tránh khu vực này và chọn lộ trình khác. Cảm ơn quý vị đã kiên nhẫn và thông cảm.