Editor's Note: This article was updated at 10:40 a.m. on Sept. 22 to include an update regarding the isolated waterline break.
A waterline break caused water pressure loss across East Norman Thursday evening.
On Friday at 8:30 a.m., the city of Norman reported that repair work to the waterline is ongoing, adding that crews have carried out needed excavation at the site. The city wrote that water pressure and service has returned to normal and the portion of East Robinson Street that was closed has reopened.
The break was isolated around 9:38 p.m. according to an update from the city of Norman. However, it was advised residents continue to conserve water.
At 7:43 p.m., the city of Norman announced a waterline burst at 36th Avenue NE and Robinson Street and was contributing to a loss of water pressure across the east side of the city.
An update at 8:14 p.m. explained maintenance teams were still searching for the exact location of the break, though they believe it to be a large transmission main. The update advised residents to conserve water until the problem is fixed.
*PSA*7:43 P.M. 9/21/23: There has been a waterline break on Robinson and 36th Avenue NE. The Utilities Department is working to isolate valves, which should restore pressure. This is expected to occur by 8:15 p.m.https://t.co/GNZNW4UbX8
— City of Norman, OK (@cityofnormanok) September 22, 2023
Norman residents began posting to the Norman Community Facebook group not long before the announcement, asking if others were experiencing a loss of water pressure.
Norman residents in the Norman Community Facebook Page reported experiencing low water pressure beginning around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night.
Private residences and apartment complexes were affected by the break, including The Avenue at Norman and The Links at Norman according to OU Daily staff living at the complexes.
