The City of Houston is facing billions of gallons of water loss annually due to leaks caused by its aging infrastructure. Mayor John Whitmire is in talks with the state to potentially fund repairs through a plan involving re-selling Houston's water to drier municipalities. Water leaks are a growing concern, with one leak at Austin and Hadley Streets in Midtown taking eleven weeks to be addressed. Officials prioritize leaks based on size and impact, with those affecting schools and emergency facilities receiving priority.
In recent years, the City of Houston lost billions of gallons of water due to pipe leaks caused by old infrastructure.In recent years, the City of Houston lost billions of gallons of water due to pipe leaks.
This week, Houston's Mayor John Whitmire told ABC13 that he is in talks with the state about a potential plan that, if passed, may help fund the repairs. A spokesperson for Houston Public Works told ABC13 that the department is slated to fix the leak on Jan. 14, approximately eleven weeks after they were first notified of its existence.
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