TMWA crews are beginning work on repairs to the water main break in Lemmon Valley at the intersection of Heartpine St. and Matterhorn Blvd. Intermittent flushing will occur during this work and residents can expect to see some water flow in nearby ditches. Repairs are expected to take a couple of days. Thank you to everyone impacted for your patience. Our crews will be working overtime to complete the work as soon as possible.

This is the last update from TMWA for today.

Sent at 10:50 a.m.:

Water Main Break in Lemmon Valley:

Crews Are on Scene

 (RENO, Nev.)  Truckee Meadows Water Authority crews are on scene and responding to a 30” water main break in Lemmon Valley.  “The break has been isolated,” said Andy Gebhardt, TMWA’s director of distribution services.  “Water flow to the broken main is shut down. We are assessing the damage, and once the water recedes we will begin repair as quickly as possible.”

All TMWA customers in the affected area have water service.  “There are sufficient redundancies built into our system for such circumstances,” Gebhardt added.

Until the repair is complete, Matterhorn Drive is closed between Fir Drive and Tupelo Street.  Commuters are asked to avoid the area and follow detour signage.

TMWA will provide updates as crews learn more.