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Multi-agency response to the water and gas leak on Seneca Drive
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:28pm
A geyser of water and natural gas on Senaca Drive in Meyers on August 6 brought out a full response from South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD), Southwest Gas (SWG), Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO).
STPUD responded to the call of a water leak and upon arrival found water gushing from a broken water main. They also smelled gas so called SWG and 911. LVFPD and EDSO secured the area and helped evacuate residents and divert water to minimize property damage.
South Lake Tahoe apartments found to be unsafe - tenants must vacate
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six families in South Lake Tahoe don't know where they will be spending Christmas after receiving notice Wednesday that the apartment building they've been calling home was found to be unsafe, giving them until Monday, December 17 to find a place to live.
Both Bijou and Magnet schools set to reopen after gas and water issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If unusual issues come in threes, then its now safe for schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
Following on the heels of the November 11 fire at Sierra House Elementary, two more schools in LTUSD had issues this week that caused the schools to close.
Service restored after water main break in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:57am
10:35 AM update: Service has been restored to affected areas. There may be a brown tint to water, so if concerned run faucets for awhile to clear out the line.
Call the STPUD with any other questions at 530.544.6474.
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Crews are on the scene of a water main break near the corner of Friday and Cedar Avenues in South Lake Tahoe.
Water main break near Stateline causes traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 12:34am
Crews are still at the scene of a broken water main tonight at the state line. A 12" water main pipe under ground burst at the crosswalk between Harrah's and Harveys. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to help turn off valves as did transportation workers.
The pipe carries water for the Edgewood Water Company, the supplies to all of the casinos and golf course.
At approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday, water was flowing down Highway 50, flooding the street near Marriott Timber Lodge.
Water main break near Stateline causes traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 7:23pm
A water main broke near Lakeside Inn at Stateline Thursday, sending water onto Highway 50 and creating a traffic mess for much of the afternoon.
The right lane is still closed in the area of the break this evening.
Expect delays through the night. According to Nevada Department of Transportation, an estimated time of repair is by 8:00 a.m. Friday.
It is unknown at this time what caused the break.
Vintage Buffalo: From flooded thrift store to fun boutique
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 7:38pm
On January 23, 2017, snow caused the roof collapse of the historic building that housed not only the Green Tahoe Market and Liquor Store on Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, but also the Lucky Dog Thrift Store.
When the roof collapsed, the sprinkler system was set off and the water main broke, sending gallons of water through the stores in the building. Clean up and building repairs are still underway.
Long summer of major road projects ahead for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 7:05pm
Get ready for the second of two seasons for South Lake Tahoe: Road Construction (the other being winter).
Caltrans will start their almost $57 million project along Highway 50 (US50) from the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge on May 1, 2017.
Thousands of gallons of water lost after car strikes South Lake Tahoe fire hydrant
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 11:17pm
12/27/16 update 11:45 a.m. - Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe reopened and the water was turned back on at 1:00 a.m. this morning after a car struct a fire hydrant on Frontier Court Monday evening.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) was at the scene until 3:00 a.m.
Water main breaks near Genoa, residents on precautionary boil water alert
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 1:26pm
3:30 p.m. update from Douglas County Officials: The water line has been located, but it is 15 feet deep with a gas line in the excavation hole and unmarked fiber optic lines running parallel to the edge of pavement along the old road bed. Therefore, efforts are currently limited to the use of a vactor truck for excavation.
The road crew is working with utilities on the excavation. It is anticipated that the crews will be working into the night to make the leak repair. Crockett Construction is onsite and they will be performing the excavation once fiber optics are located.
Water Main Breaks: State Route 28 Closed Due to Big Hole in Pavement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:25pmSouthbound State Route 28 near Hwy 50 is closed Thursday night due to a broken water main.
It is reported that the water main developed a leak and created a big hole in the pavement.
Crews are working to try and get the road opened by Friday morning.
