Large water main leak spotted in N. Harris Co. has been going on for a week, neighbor says

Monday, February 9, 2026
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Crews in northwest Harris County are working to clear a water main leak that is flowing into the street on Monday afternoon, according to neighbors in the area.

The leak was spotted on Rushcreek near Northborough in front of an apartment complex.

ABC13 visited the area and observed water flowing into the streets, with crews beginning to close off the area and dig up the pavement to address the issue.

A woman familiar with the area spoke to ABC13 and said this leak has been an ongoing issue for at least a week. The leak is located in a known pickup-and-drop-off zone with steady traffic, she said.

ABC13 has reached out to learn more about the leak. Additional updates will be provided here and will appear in the latest edition of Eyewitness News, starting at 3 p.m.

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