Water leaking next to Stevens Place Park running north on 17th Avenue South. Photo by Wendi.I’m drafting a post about walking the stairs around Beacon Hill for fun and fitness (okay…not really that fun). That was yesterday’s walk–a little much for an old dog on a hot day.
Today’s walk was a slow stroll around the west side of Beacon Ave. As we often do, we looped around Triangle Park (Stevens Place) for a drink from the fresh, cool water running out into the gutter. Tica appreciates the drink and the chance to splash/pad around in the water. I’m a bit worried about the waste.
The water runs out from a pipe on the curb underneath this blue pillar. Often birds use the resulting puddle as a birdbath. Photo by Wendi.Has anyone else noticed this? There’s either a broken water main or some other problem, because I don’t think the City intentionally pumps large amounts of fresh water into the storm drains on a regular basis. This water has been flowing for at least 2 years. I keep forgetting to call it in and can’t find a way to email it in while it’s fresh in my mind.
Maybe if several of us call? Or if someone reading this works for Parks & Rec and/or Seattle Public Utilities? The water flows out directly underneath the locked blue box on the SW corner of Triangle Park.
Take advantage of the cooler weather and go out for a walk!
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There’s a similar leak just east of Beacon Ave. S. on S. Graham St. near the Bethany Church community garden that has been leaking for at least a year. Does anyone know who to call and report these leaks?
If you think there is a water main leaking, report it using the number below.
When I have called about a sink hole and water bubbling out of the street, SPU Water trucks have responded within an hour.
There’s a similar leak just east of Beacon Ave. S. on S. Graham St. near the Bethany Church community garden that has been leaking for at least a year. Does anyone know who to call and report these leaks?
If you think there is a water main leaking, report it using the number below.
When I have called about a sink hole and water bubbling out of the street, SPU Water trucks have responded within an hour.
Water, Sewer, Drainage Emergency Service
(206) 386-1800
24-hour line