El Paso residents frustrated by repeated water main breaks
El Paso, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A water main break at the corner of Montana and Krag Street on Saturday night left residents dealing with flooding and frustration.
The incident marks the second time this year a water main broke in the area, causing significant inconvenience for locals.
Adrian Cisneros, who has lived in area for 23 years, described the disruption. “I went home to go take a shower. I jump in and there was no water. Next thing you know my daughter’s calling. ‘Another pipe busted, get out here,’” he said. Cisneros’ daughter, who uses an electric wheelchair, was stranded at a nearby gas station due to the flooding. “She got stuck there. That’s why I came out here to rescue her,” Cisneros explained, adding that the fire department assisted in getting her home safely.
Residents are growing weary of the recurring issue. “It’s happening constantly. Not back to back, but it does happen. So it’s not the first time it’s happened,” Cisneros said.
Eric Morales, another neighbor affected by the break, shared his frustration, saying, “I had to go call, you know, a relative of mine and be like, Hey, can I shower at your place?”
The water main break also raised concerns about emergency response times. “What if somebody had an emergency down there? That road was closed. Craig got closed. So if the ambulance has to go that way, they’re going to have to go around. That’s an extra 10 minutes. 10 minutes an individual could lose his life,” Cisneros noted.
El Paso Water addressed the situation, stating, “EPWater maintains more than 5,400 miles of water and wastewater lines throughout the City of El Paso and parts of the county. Many of those lines are reaching their useful age limit. It is the second main break near the intersection of Montana and Krag in this year. Two projects are planned over the next five years to improve the water system in East Montana.”
While cleanup efforts are underway, residents remain hopeful for a long-term solution to prevent future disruptions.
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