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Residents near downtown area experiencing low water pressure due to water main break

Water main break near downtown (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Residents near downtown Houston are experiencing low water pressure due to a water main break along the intersection of Houston Avenue and Spring Streets.

The water main break was first reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday. However, residents tell KPRC 2 that water pressure hasn’t been normal for weeks.

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Officials with Houston Public Works said crews are aware and they’re fixing the issue at this time, however, repairs may take longer than usual.

Customers in the area have not lost water service at this time.

“So it started leaking. I mean, it continued to leak like that for at least a month, but overnight,” said Jim Hatchett, a resident. “Night before last. It must have busted wide open, because when I came down here, it was gushing like Old Faithful.”

Officials said repairs are expected to be completed by Monday.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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