The Brief A water main break Thursday afternoon left 18 homes in Nicetown without water for much of the day. Water service was restored a little before 10:00 p.m., but street repairs are still ongoing. A water main break Thursday afternoon on Wingohocking at 18th Street left residents in Nicetown without water for hours, according to the water department. What we know:The water department says 18 homes in the area had their water service shut off after the break. Timeline:The water main break happened Thursday afternoon, with residents losing water around 1:00 p.m.Crews worked for hours, and water service was restored a little before 10:00 p.m.