LADWP working to repair pinhole-sized leak on West Hollywood water pipe

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Danielle Smith and Robert Kovacik, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Crews with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power were working to repair a small leak discovered Wednesday night in a water pipe that caused flooding are forced the shutdown of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Water was seen pooling on the eastern edge of the surface that crews were bac...

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The discovery of water pooling during repairs on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood raises concerns about the reliability of the city's water infrastructure. As crews work to identify the source of the leak, residents and businesses in the area are left to wonder when the popular street will reopen. The impact of the water main break and subsequent repairs is being felt by local shops and restaurants, which rely on foot traffic and accessibility to thrive. With the LADWP describing the situation as "evolving," it remains to be seen whether the estimated timeline for completion will be pushed back, potentially affecting plans for upcoming events and activities in the neighborhood. As the city's utility provider works to resolve the issue, West Hollywood residents and visitors will be watching closely to see how quickly and effectively the problem is addressed, and what steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Category: parks · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 2 min

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LADWP working to repair pinhole-sized leak on West Hollywood water pipe

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