Several Mercer Island residents were evacuated from their homes late Wednesday due to the risk of flooding or a possible landslide, city officials said. A geotechnical engineer analyzed the soil conditions and informed the city. According to officials, Seattle Public Utilities owns and maintains the high-pressure water pipe which provides water to Mercer Island. On Wednesday night, SPU turned off the water supply to the line and the city is receiving water from a secondary water main.
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