'Serious disaster': major water pipe break leads to emergency in Texas

Residents of Houston (Texas) were asked to save water after a major water breakthrough occurred on the East Loop 610 highway. Fox News.

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In addition, Houston residents were asked to boil any water they use before drinking, brushing their teeth, or washing themselves.

“This is a serious disaster,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told reporters. “A lot of water comes out of there.”

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People with weakened immune systems have been asked to remember the potentially harmful bacteria in urban water supply and to consume water carefully.

Drivers were caught out by severe flooding after a water main burst in Houston Texas.#TEXAS #houstonwater #Houston #Houston Texas pic.twitter.com/ov3oOAn97j

- Global Politics (@Globalpoliticss) February 28, 2020

The video from social networks shows that trucks are dropping into the water to save people trapped in the water trap.

Authorities said that by Friday morning, February 28, both directions of the East Loop 610 will be reopened.

⚠️AVOID THE AREA⚠️ Rescues are underway for people stuck on their cars during this massive water main break. 610 East Loop at Clinton is under water. Live team coverage: https://t.co/4Bn4nYkvHz pic.twitter.com/b8oRI1Mbks

- ABC13 Houston (@ abc13houston) February 27, 2020

As a result of the accident, the city had low water pressure, but Turner said that it was “stabilized” as the crews continued to repair the water supply.

Wow. Skydrone13 shows the country fourth largest city at a standstill after the break of a water main that is responsible for 40-50% of the city's water. #Houston #Flood #abc13 https://t.co/s4jg1xVSki pic.twitter.com/xAXFp8W27m

- Pooja Lodhia (@PoojaOnTV) February 28, 2020

The water supply system is 35 years old, the mayor said. The gap size reached 96 inches (243 cm).

“This is an example of the need for better infrastructure, not just in Houston but in other cities,” Turner told reporters. “When you're dealing with aging infrastructure, these kinds of gaps are bound to happen. And in some cases, the pipes are the main arteries of the water supply, and a rupture can lead to serious consequences.”

WATER MAIN BREAK: One Houston driver captured this footage on Clinton Drive right where the break happened.
Credit: Armando A. Rodas
MORE: https://t.co/Sw9rbqHnLS pic.twitter.com/9KtgxqEdHC

- FOX26Houston (@ FOX26Houston) February 27, 2020

This water supply provides 40-50% of the water in the city.

As a result of this disaster, Harris County has entered a Level 3 emergency, similar to what would be used during a hurricane or disease outbreak.

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