AUSTIN, TX — A 54-inch water main that was damaged while a contractor bored for soil samples has been repaired, and mandatory water restrictions for some Austin Water Utility residential and business customers have been lifted, according to local reports.
The water restrictions, issued July 7 for some Austin Water Utility customers, were lifted July 8. Crews repaired the main that began to drain water when a contractor accidentally drilled a 4-inch hole into it while boring for soil samples. keyetv.com reported July 8.
Austin Water Utility issued the restrictions in order to maintain water pressure for drinking and fire protection, News 8 Austin reported July 7.
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