City of Waco restricts outdoor watering until Sunday due to water pump failure - KWTX

City of Waco restricts outdoor watering until Sunday due to water pump failure

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The City of Waco announced they have issued mandatory outdoor watering restrictions that will take effect immediately for a 48-hour period until Sunday, June 30 2024, at 7:00 a.m. for all water customers including wholesale customers and their water users.

The City of Waco said because of a late night water pump failure causing subsequent low pressure of the water line, all water customers must restrict outdoor watering and reduce water consumption to conserve water for households, hospitals and emergencies.

On June 27, the city said a high-service pump at the City of Waco Mt. Carmel Water Treatment Plant suffered a mechanical failure around two weeks after the pump was returned to service following a complete third-party overhaul.

The loss of this pump is in addition to another pump that was previously damaged by lightening in March 2024 that is expected to be repaired during the week of July 1, 2024.

The City of Waco asks water customers to conserve water to allow the city to continue to fill water storages during the 48-hour period and they will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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