NOTICE: There is a break in the water line that carries treated water to the painted hills and hospital tanks. PLEASE conserve water until the break is fixed - take short showers, postpone laundry, etc.
Households and businesses will rely upon the water stored in the tank until the line is repaired. It is critical that water remains in the tanks to prevent further issues. The tanks are currently around 50% full.
Our crews are on site to begin the repair process, beginning with excavating to the break. The plan is to replace the broken pipe area, not clamp, as the break is near the area that blew three clamps in May 2024. Once the repair is made it takes 6-8 hours to fill the pipe from the plant to the tanks.
Some properties may not have water if they are tapped off the main line. Repairing a water break involves these steps:
*obtain 811 locates from other utilities such as gas and electric,
*excavate,
*identify the specific break location and type,
*repair the break,
*restore water service and monitor for additional breaks, and
*backfill.
