Crews Working to Fix Water Main Break in Wickford

About 200 water customers in North Kingstown have lost service after a water main break on Sunday and there’s no indication when service will be back.

The break happened near Main and Fowler Streets. A portion of the road has been undermined due to the water.

Crews have been at the scene since Sunday night, said Town Manager Michael Embury.

Workers have been using jack hammers to break through the ice and stabilize the pipe.

Embury said they’re trying to get water service restored as soon as possible but the pipe need to be stable, which is taking some time, he said.

Reports of affected customers include Fowler, Pleasant, Washington, Church, Esmond, and Enfield, according to Town Council Member Ellen Waxman.

If you need to take a hot shower, the West Bay YMCA is offering Wickford residents free use of their facilities. Just provide a photo ID and fill out a short waiver form.

The YMCA is located at 7540 Post Road.

The Y is happy to extend our facility to the community should they need to take a shower,” said Tricia Driscoll, operations director for Kent County and West Bay Family YMCAs and branches of the YMCA of Greater Providence.