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Nuevo Laredo shuts water plants as Rio Grande rises; Laredo says its supply is safe
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kobe Arriaga, Omar Anzaldua , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 19, 2026
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Key points The city's Utilities Department reports that treatment plants are functioning normally. Water supply in Laredo remains unaffected by recent events.
Water supply in Laredo remains unaffected by recent events. The city's Utilities Department reports that treatment plants are functioning normally. In a neighboring city, water plants were temporarily closed due to rising river levels and debris.
This closure has resulted in outages and low pressure in some areas. Further information on the situation is available from local news sources, including details on the expected duration of the shutdown and its impact on nearby communities.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? Water supply in Laredo remains unaffected by recent events. The city's Utilities Department reports that treatment plants are functioning normally. In a neighboring city, water plants were…
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