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Laredo Utilities Department restores water to all affected areas after tank leak
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emma Galle , as published by KGNS — Top News
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Residents still experiencing issues are advised to call 311. Water was fully restored to all affected areas by 1:00 p.
A water storage tank leak caused issues with water supply. The leak was inside the MHOC water storage tank and affected water pressure. As a result, some areas experienced no water or low water pressure.
The City Utilities Department worked to restore water to affected areas. Residents still experiencing issues are advised to call 311. Water was fully restored to all affected areas by 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, according to the department. Further details on the situation and any ongoing monitoring of tank levels and water pressures are available from the City Utilities Department.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
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