Telecommunications crew damages underground water main in Fort Worth, damaging at least 5 homes
(UI) – A broken water main in Fort Worth, Texas, caused severe damage in an eastern neighborhood when a telecommunications crew accidentally drilled into a critical 33-inch pipeline on Monday, according to WFAA.
The water, under high pressure, shot out forcefully, damaging at least 5 homes in the area. It took over an hour for the water department to stop the flow due to the pipe's size and configuration. By the next morning, the city had a replacement pipe in place, but full-service restoration was still hours away.
AT&T, whose contractor was responsible for the drilling, stated that they are cooperating with the city and working on resolving the issue. The city of Hurst, which relies on the affected water line, has asked residents to conserve water while repairs are completed.
This story was originally reported by WFAA.
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