For Immediate Release

 
September 20, 2021
 
Contact: Tim Nyander
Utilities Director
Utilities Department
479-575-8390
tnyander@fayetteville-ar.gov

Emergency Repairs to Water Line Prompt Call for Temporary Water Conservation

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— The City of Fayetteville is asking residents and businesses to temporarily conserve water after a leak occurred Monday evening on a main water line.

A 36-inch water line near Sharon St. and Pine Ave. broke, causing flooding in the immediate area and reduced water pressure in surrounding neighborhoods.  

City water crews have isolated the broken line and are working to repair it. City water tanks are currently stabilizing, which may cause some residents to experience temporarily low water pressure and air in home water lines.

Residents who experience low water pressure or air in their water lines are advised that water is safe for consumption, and no Boil Water Order notice will be necessary.

Residents who currently do not have water in the Sharon St. and Pine Ave. area will be contacted directly by City of Fayetteville should a Boil Water Notice become necessary.

City officials ask residents in the surrounding areas to temporarily restrict water usage to drinking, cooking and personal hygiene. Please turn off automatic irrigation and sprinkler systems and avoid any unnecessary water usage (such as washing vehicles, pressure washing, etc.) for the next 24 hours.  
 

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