GU runs dry

A break in a water main affected every building on the Georgetown campus and severely limited water service to the Georgetown area Monday, according to Georgetown University Director of Media Relations Laura Cavender.
The break in the 12-inch main pipe occurred Monday morning at 2800 MacArthur Blvd. according to Karen DeWitt, spokesperson for the D.C. Water and Sewage Authority.
Cavender said that the University became aware of the problem at approximately 8 a.m. Although campus buildings never lost service entirely, water pressure was decreased significantly in most locations, prompting the closure of upper-level restrooms in many buildings to restore pressure to floors below.
According to Cavender, workers completed repairs on the break just before 4 p.m.
The University and Hospital were the first among affected areas to have their service restored by WASA.
In addition to the campus, affected areas included V, U and W Streets, Hutchins Place, Ashby Street, 48th Place, Potomac Avenue and Whitehaven.