Over the weekend of Jan. 24, 2026, a water service line break caused flooding and damage to the underground control room at the 42nd Street pump station at the Oceanfront. Crews are actively working to clean, repair and restore the facility. Temporary pumps and equipment are currently in use to manage stormwater levels while permanent systems are brought back online.

Some temporary hoses and pumps remain on the beach to allow stormwater to be pumped out to the ocean, as the oceanfront drainage system is designed to function. As work continues to the pump station, the temporary pumps will be removed when existing pump operation is restored.

While the water that flooded the control room was contaminated by diesel during the flooding, it was contained to the control room and has since been removed and is being professionally treated for disposal. No stormwater was contaminated, and no contaminated water was released into the environment. 

Regulatory agencies have been notified and are aware of the situation. Damage assessment and repair planning are ongoing, and additional updates will be shared as more information becomes available.