Friday, June 6, 2025

 

UW Facilities staff are working on repairs in two UW buildings after a water pressure reduction valve failed on Thursday, May 29.

Several areas of UW Medical Center and other UW buildings were also affected. The valve has been fixed, but the failure caused water leaks and triggered some building fire alarms.

In the Communications Building, water leaked onto an electrical panel, which meant Facilities needed to shut off water and power to the building on Friday, May 30 while repairs were made. Power has been restored, and normal building operations have resumed. 

In the Oceanography Building, Facilities found the source of the leak, but due to its location, repairs are still in process. Facilities is setting up a temporary line to provide some water service to the building while longer-term repairs are completed. The goal is to have temporary water service to the building starting on Monday, June 9.

In addition to Communications and Oceanography, Facilities also completed repairs to the Aerospace & Engineering Research Building, Art Building, Smith Hall, Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building, Miller Hall, Marine Sciences Building, Parrington Hall and Raitt Hall.

Repairs were also made Thursday to the Health Sciences Building’s BB Tower. Future work is scheduled on two elevators that are not operational.

Facilities is continuing to closely monitor water pressure on campus and at UW Medical Center.

To report a problem with a UW facility, contact Customer Care at 206-685-1900. Please press 0 for an emergency. If you have a UW NetID, you can also report concerns or request service using our online form.