Complete Coverage: Water main break disrupts life for thousands in Northeast El Paso
Update (4:08 PM): El Paso Water says its crews have been working through the night to repair the water main break. They say that nine of the fifteen reservoirs that were drained as a result of the water main break have been refilled to healthy levels once more.
"Although some areas have had their water service restored, we are anticipating 72 hours from the time of this news release for the full restoration of the system," a spokesperson for El Paso Water explained.
A boil water notice remains in effect for many areas that have water once more. That is due to the low water pressure and drained reservoirs.
Update (3:18 PM): At the news conference Monday afternoon, El Paso Water asked all customers to minimize water use. This is happening as the water main break continues to cause issues for El Pasoans living in Northeast El Paso and parts of Central El Paso.
El Paso Water is also encouraging everyone to check in on their neighbors and to provide help to anyone who may need it.
El Paso Water says that customers will be notified once the water is safe to drink again.
Update (2:32 PM): An El Paso Water spokesperson says that the area that flooded on Gschwind Avenue has been tapped off. The spokesperson said the company fears the foundation of the house next to the flooded area may be unstable. The spokesperson said crews are working to get all the water out before starting repairs.
Update (1:24 PM): El Paso Water officials will speak about the water main break at a news conference today at 3 p.m. ABC-7 will air the news conference live on air, livestream it online, and provide complete team coverage in our evening newscasts.
Update (1:20 PM): El Paso Water has water distribution sites at the following places:
- Sue Young Park, 9730 Diana Dr.
- Arlington Park, 10350 Pasadena Cir.
- Sunrise Park, 3800 Sunrise Ave.
- Chisolm Park, 2700 Harrison Ave.
- North Skies Park, 7073 Copper Town Dr.
- Veterans Park, 5301 Salem Dr.
- Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St.
Residents are asked to bring their own containers. The water distribution sites will be open 24/7 until services are restored.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A water main break that happened early Sunday morning disrupted water service for much of the day.
The main break happened in Northeast El Paso, and impacted households throughout the Northeast, as well as parts of Central El Paso.
As water service returns for some customers, many houses remain under a boil notice. Officials ask people to boil water before consuming it.
