A significant water leak caused extensive damage to the west end of the EMS building during the night of June 6 or early morning of June 7.
The flooding resulted from a rusted pipe in an air handler unit on the third-floor roof that failed due to age. Because the incident occurred when the building was unoccupied, water leaked undetected for several hours.
The most severe damage occurred on the second floor, though areas from the basement through the third floor were also affected. Saturated ceiling tiles, drywall and carpeting are currently being replaced. Computers and other equipment will be assessed individually to determine the extent of impact.
Cleanup and restoration are expected to continue throughout the summer, according to Avie Judes, lab manager for the college. Restoration work is being handled by contractor Paul Davis.
Faculty and staff can report water-damaged equipment by adding it to the Impacted Property Log_EMS West 5-31-25.xlsx which will be reviewed by Risk Management. Computers in the W220 lab will be taken for drying and testing. Documents that are wet and need to be salvaged may possibly be freeze dried. Add them to the log.
Despite the damage, Judes noted that this is also a good opportunity to sort through items and surplus anything still usable. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the online form available on the Office of Sustainability web page.