Water service restored in NW Houston after major leak washes out street, city utility says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- About 2,000 water customers in northwest Houston got service back Tuesday evening hours after crews began working on a major leak that washed out a street.

Houston Public Works tweeted photos of the emergency work happening in the area of Tidwell and Antoine.
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The images depict an open hole in the street, as well as the piping in need or repair.

According to the city utility department, a 16-inch water line is the focus of the repair, and several hours of work will be needed.
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"We ask the public to please be patient as crews work diligently to restore service," Houston Public Works tweeted.



By 7:50 p.m., the utility said it restored service.

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