BLOOMINGTON — A natural gas leak reported near the area of Atwater Avenue and Faculty Avenue has been contained, according to an IU Notify alert Friday.
IUB final update: The natural gas leak reported at Faculty and Atwater is contained. Resume normal activities.
— IU Police and Public Safety (@IUpolice) October 18, 2024
The leak was first reported in an IU Notify Alert just after noon. At the time, IU Police and Public Safety warned it could take crews several hours to contain the leak.
IUB emergency: Natural gas leak reported at Faculty and Atwater. Fire dept and gas co. on scene. Avoid the area. Follow official instructions.
— IU Police and Public Safety (@IUpolice) October 18, 2024
This is the second time in three month that a gas leak occurred on Atwater Avenue. In July, a gas leak was reported just blocks away near Park Avenue.
IUB emergency update: It will take crews multiple hours to contain the natural gas leak at Faculty and Atwater. Continue to avoid the area.
— IU Police and Public Safety (@IUpolice) October 18, 2024
