News Summary
Birmingham Water Works has announced a scheduled water outage starting on June 12, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. to facilitate essential infrastructure upgrades. The replacement of three 12-inch valves will impact around 170 water meters and service connections in the area, including several apartment complexes. Residents may experience low water pressure or temporary loss of service, with water expected to be restored by 6:00 a.m. the following day. Afterward, residents are advised to flush their faucets to ensure water quality.
Birmingham – Birmingham Water Works (BWW) has announced that it will initiate a water outage beginning on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. to facilitate essential infrastructure upgrades. The project involves the replacement of three 12-inch valves along 16th Avenue South, impacting approximately 170 water meters and service connections in the vicinity, which includes several apartment complexes and multi-family dwellings.
The streets affected by this scheduled outage include:
- 18th Avenue South from Cullom Street South to 15th Street South
- 17th Avenue South from 13th Street South to 18th Avenue South
- 15th Street South from 16th Avenue South to 18th Avenue South
- 16th Avenue South from 15th Street South to 15th Court South
During the outage, residents may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service. The planned work is expected to conclude, with water service restored by 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025.
After water service has been restored, BWW advises residents to run cold water through their faucets for five minutes. This action is recommended to help flush any air in the plumbing or discolored water that may have occurred during the outage.
In an effort to improve the overall water system and reduce the impact on customers, BWW has been actively investing in infrastructure improvements. From 2020 to 2024, the company allocated $142 million for water main replacement projects, with an additional $20 million budgeted for 2025 to continue these upgrades.
Residents with questions or concerns regarding the scheduled water outage are encouraged to reach out to the Birmingham Water Works by calling 205-244-4000.
This planned outage is part of BWW’s ongoing commitment to enhance the water distribution system in Birmingham, aimed at ensuring reliable service to its customers. These upgrades are essential for maintaining and improving water delivery, as well as for fostering the overall health and safety of the community.
Infrastructure upgrades like these are crucial for maintaining efficient water supply systems, which are often subject to wear and tear over time. The proactive measures by BWW seek to prevent future service interruptions and provide improved water quality in the long term.
Overall, this scheduled water outage signifies an important step in BWW’s efforts to modernize the water infrastructure in Birmingham, which benefits the current population and future developments in the area.
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- WVTM 13: Planned Water Outage in Downtown Birmingham
- Wikipedia: Birmingham
- ABC 33/40: Birmingham Water Outage Planned for Valve Replacement
- Google Search: Birmingham Water Outage
- WBRC: Planned Water Outage Set for Parts of Birmingham
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Birmingham
- AL.com: Birmingham Water Works Announces Planned Outage for Hoover Residents
- Google News: Birmingham Water Works
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