Water main break floods Alamo street

ALAMO, Calif. (KRON) -- Streets in Alamo are flooded early Friday morning due to a water main break.

It's impacting a block on Hemme Ave at Danville Blvd.

Officials said an 8-inch pipe broke, and they will likely be on scene until at least 11 a.m. to fix the break. About 182 customers will be affected.

Working to repair a main break in #Alamo on Hemme Ave impacting 182 customers. Traffic will be impacted on Danville Blvd this morning🚧Use alternate route if possible.

— East Bay Municipal Utility District (@ebmud) October 1, 2021

The pipe that broke is over 70 years old, according to officials.

They have not been able to find the main valve as of 5:30 a.m. to shut off the water completely.

This story will be updated.

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