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Water turned off after pipe ruptures in Union Square

Water disruptions in Union Square
Water disruptions in Union Square 00:21

NEW YORK -- Water has been turned off to about 150 households and six businesses after a pipe ruptured in Union Square and flooded a street Monday, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection said. 

Chopper 2 flew over the scene on East 13th Street between University Place and Broadway, where the pipe gave way. 

Crews were excavating the street to work on the pipe.

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