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Water pressure problems persist in Laredo’s Districts 5, 6 amid pipe replacement project
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michelle Thorpe , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· September 7, 2026
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Key points Some of the pipes being replaced have been in place since the 1920s. City officials report that low water pressure and outages persisted over the weekend in certain areas.
City officials report that low water pressure and outages persisted over the weekend in certain areas. A pipe replacement project is currently underway, which has caused the water pressure issues. The project is in its second week and is expected to take approximately eight weeks to complete.
Changing pipes and conducting pressure tests contributed to the low water pressure experienced by many. Some of the pipes being replaced have been in place since the 1920s. Further details about the project and its progress are available from the city.
The city had warned about potential water pressure issues prior to the weekend.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
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