Broken water main affects homes near Gilham St, Philadelphia PA
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible broken water main on North Newtown Avenue near Passmore and Gilham Streets in Philadelphia. About 50 homes appeared to be affected, with reports of low-pressure hydrants and a related complaint from near North Marvine Street. No confirmed water contamination was reported at the time.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Utilities Group Calls
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01:23
Transcript:
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On the block of North Newtown,
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Newtown Avenue.
00:08
Have a possible broken main shut down.
00:14
The cross streets are going to be Passmore and Gilham.
00:20
About 50 houses on the shut.
00:24
No WCs are reported at this time.
00:27
Declore tabs have been dropped.
00:31
Was that a 48?
00:34
I see, now repeat that again.
00:37
Was that a 40 that you shut down?
00:40
No, ain't no 48 boss.
00:42
It's an 8-inch main.
00:46
All right, thanks for telling me to stop.
00:48
Okay.
00:51
Oh no, I'm gonna find something for you.
00:53
But (name withheld), I have two low pressure hydrants on that shut.
00:57
I'd like to refer that to the district.
01:01
Copy that.
01:06
Two (number withheld).
01:08
Two five three.
01:11
Near North Marvine Street.
01:17
WC complaint.
01:19
Near North Marvine, WC.
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Gilham St, Philadelphia, PA
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