Mayfair Water Main Break Cuts Service to 60 Properties

A leak in an eight-inch water main sent water across Elbridge Street in Mayfair on the morning of November 13. The break was reported at about 7 a.m., and flooding stretched toward nearby Horrocks Street.

Philadelphia Water Department crews shut off the damaged main and began repairs, leaving roughly 60 properties without water. The outage disrupted basic routines, including showering and washing dishes. Mayfair resident Antonio Montanaro said he went to his daughter’s home to shower and prepare for work.

The department restored service at about 2 p.m., roughly seven hours after the leak was reported. Crews had dug into the roadway to reach the pipe, leaving a large opening that still requires street repairs.

Some neighbors said Elbridge Street had experienced another water main break about a decade earlier. Montanaro pointed to the age of pipes as a reason breaks happen, while home aide Madeline Fernandez said the outage was especially difficult for residents who depend on running water.