Residents in South Austin Asked to Cut Water Use Temporarily

Some contractors working for the Austin Water Utility struck a 54-inch water main near Barton Creek mall yesterday, and authorities are asking residents in South Austin to restrict their water use as much as possible while they work to repair the break. Thus far there haven't been any pressure problems, says the city, but as the line only has a 12-hour reserve and delivers over half of all potable water for South Austin, it's possible that the supply may run low before they're able to get things fixed. [News8]

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