UPDATE: The break has been isolated, and the plant is back online. Water use can continue as normal.
The City of Odessa is asking everyone to conserve water after a contractor at the water treatment plant hit a 12-inch line.
To fix it, they have to shut the water off. A news release said they have enough water that should keep the city from being impacted. It is expected to be repaired before the city would run out of water.
As a precautionary measure, the city asks that residents only use water as needed. Only flush toilets as necessary, do not wash dishes or irrigate outside. Only use water for drinking, cooking, cleaning and toilet flushing when necessary.
“We are working on resolving this as soon as possible,” the release said.
This follows several water main breaks in the city over the past week.
