Press Release:

The City of Batavia Water Department is repairing a water main break on Bank Street, between Main Street and Washington Avenue.

The length of time the water will be off is unknown.

Traffic may be closed in the area while the repairs are being made.  Please use an alternate route.

As always, when the water is restored it may be discolored.  Please refrain from doing any laundry until the water runs clear.

We apologize for any inconvenience and the public’s patience is greatly appreciated.

The City of Batavia Water Department is on location of a water main break in front of 185 Pearl St. The water will be turned off on Pearl Street from 100 Pearl to the western City line.

We appreciate your understanding while this repair is being made. City crews will make every attempt to restore water as soon as possible.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Water service has been restored.

City of Batavia Water crews will be making a repair to a water main, Tuesday, on Washington Avenue near Porter Avenue. This will result in Washington Avenue being closed between Porter and Jefferson beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. until the work is completed.

This work may result in water service being interrupted along Washington Avenue between State Street and Dellinger Avenue. It may also result in temporarily discolored water in the immediate area; residents should avoid doing laundry or other activities which may be impacted by discolored water. Crews will make every attempt to keep disruptions to a minimum.

UPDATE Tuesday, 11 a.m.: Repair work has been completed. Washington Avenue will reopen by Noon.