Endicott Water System Loses Million+ Gallons Due to Main Break

More than one million gallons of water was lost when a line ruptured near the iM3NY battery manufacturing plant in the village of Endicott.

A water main at the Huron Campus broke Monday morning, causing the massive water leak. The problem occurred on Hill Avenue between Watson Boulevard and Clark Street.

Endicott Mayor Nick Burlingame said he believes "the source of the leak was a fire suppression water line" located under the iM3NY building. The line break occurred near the edge of the building.

The mayor said officials estimated the water loss at "over 1 million gallons." He said the problem was pinpointed quickly "due to both the visible leak and the tank sensors."

In an email, Burlingame said village water department workers assisted crews from the Huron Campus to make the needed repairs.

The mayor said several homes on the hill closest to the water tanks "experienced a brief loss of water while the tanks were being drained."

Burlingame said there were no current reports of low water pressure but "some discoloration may still occur."

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A look at the scene where the water line repairs were made near the iM3NY plant in Endicott.

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