McAlester Residents Asked To Conserve Water After Major Water Line Break

The City of McAlester says they have discovered a major water break in a transmission line.

Monday, September 30th 2019, 10:35 am

By: Kristen Weaver

McAlester Residents Asked To Conserve Water After Major Water Line Break

The City of McAlester says they have discovered a major water break in a transmission line.

City officials say the location of the break has not yet been found but three maintenance crews have been walking the lines between the water plant and the city since Sunday searching for the site of the break. Crews believe the break may be located on a line leading to the Steven Taylor Industrial Park.

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"We are asking citizens to take immediate water conservation actions in their homes and businesses while we continue to research the issue," said a representative for the city.

They are asking citizens to avoid filling bathtubs or buckets with water unless you have a family member in need of immediate medical care. The city is already operating on its standby water supply.

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Kristen Weaver

Kristen Weaver joined the News On 6 team as a reporter/ multimedia journalist in May 2019 and is excited to tell stories from Oklahomans daily! Before joining the News On 6 team, Kristen spent two years as a reporter at KXII-TV in Sherman, Texas, covering

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\"We are asking citizens to take immediate water conservation actions in their homes and businesses while we continue to research the issue,\" said a representative for the city.

They are asking citizens to avoid filling bathtubs or buckets with water unless you have a family member in need of immediate medical care. The city is already operating on its standby water supply.

User: City of McAlester, OK - Government To: link

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