MANCHESTER — Water crews are actively working across several areas of Clay County after widespread customer leaks caused significant water loss, impacting tank levels serving portions of the county.
According to city officials, crews are currently working in the Big Creek, Hector, and Lockards Creek communities, along with some surrounding areas, where numerous customer-side leaks have been discovered.
Officials report that more than 500,000 gallons of water usage has already been traced to leaks, placing strain on the water tank that supplies service to those areas.
Crews are facing difficult working conditions, including meters buried under snow and ice and hazardous side roads made slick by recent winter weather. Despite the challenges, city officials say crews are continuing work around the clock to identify and repair problems.
Steve Collins, Mayor of Manchester, praised the efforts of city water employees and asked residents to remain patient as repairs continue.
“Our water department employees are working diligently in very difficult conditions to locate leaks and restore proper water levels to our system,” Collins said. “We know how important reliable water service is to our residents, and I want the public to know our crews are doing everything possible to correct these issues as quickly and safely as they can.”
City officials are reminding residents to check for possible leaks on their own property, particularly after extended freezing temperatures, which can cause pipes and service lines to crack or burst.
Officials say updates will continue to be provided as crews make progress in restoring full service and stabilizing tank levels throughout the affected areas.
City leaders emphasized appreciation for the hard work of water department employees and the patience of residents during the ongoing repairs.
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