Water Main Break Hits Malden At Salem Street, Roberts Street

MALDEN, MA — Area residents around Salem Street in Malden may see low or no water pressure through much of the day Wednesday following a water main break.

The main broke at the corner of Salem Street and Roberts Street near Broadway on Wednesday morning, according to a city alert. Crews were on scene as of 9:10 a.m. making repairs. The city estimated in its alert that repairs would be made by 5 p.m.

The city advised residents to run an outside spigot or inside cold water faucet to clear any water discoloration once service is restored.