EP Water: Valve repairs in West El Paso delayed due to weather

UPDATE (6:30 PM) According to El Paso Water, the repairs to the valve in West El Paso have been postponed due to lightning in the area and will be completed when crews are able to do so safely.

Once information becomes available, we will update you on air and online.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to El Paso Water, crews are working to repair a valve in West El Paso, and up to 2,000 customers may experience service issues.

The utility says that water tankers are en route to the area to provide potable water to impacted residents.

Residents in the area, which include but are not limited to Franklin Hills St., Bear Ridge Dr., High Ridge Dr., and Via Serena Dr., may experience low pressure to no water this evening. 

El Paso Water says repairs are estimated to be completed within five hours.

Once information becomes available, we will update you on air and online.