A leak causing a water service disruption in Huntsville has been discovered. Days after service was practically cut off for all residents, officials located the leak between the town's water storage tank and power plant. Repairs will begin as soon as possible, but a boil water alert remains in effect until full service is restored.
A leak causing the current Huntsville water service disruption has been discovered, days after service was practically cut off for all residents. Huntsville Mayor Richard Sorensen shared a photo of the leak on social media Tuesday.Since service disruptions began last week, officials had been aware that the leak was located between the town's water storage tank and power plant, but had been unable to determine its exact position.
Now that the leak has been located, the town said repairs will begin 'as soon as possible,' but claimed there is a process to go through.'Please be patient as we make sure the water is flowing and safe,' the town shared.Until full service has been restored, the boil water alert remains in effect.On Sunday, crews were able to put in a temporary fix to provide some water to residents, enabling people to use their toilets and take showers.
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