2 Water Main Breaks In Homewood, Repairs In Progress

HOMEWOOD, IL — Heads up to Homewood residents, as crews are working to repair two water main breaks.

Public Works crews are on the scene in the 1700 block of Olive, and Birch/Poplar/Hillview area, the Village said on social media.

"Main break can happen for several reasons and are a normal part of operating a water utility," the Village said. "Temperature changes, overly dry, or overly wet weather can cause the ground to shift. This results in breaks to the water main pipes."

The age of the main or sudden fluctuations in the pressure may also cause a break, the Village said.

Crews are out servicing the repairs, but residents with additional questions should contact contact Public Works at (708)206-3470.