Elsa still awaiting parts for main water leak repair

ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After reporting a main water break earlier this week, the City of Elsa is reassuring residents that their water is still safe for consumption.

The issue began at 1 p.m. Monday when a leak was found at the Ela Water Plant, located south of the ground storage tank extending to the pump house.

The affected pipe measures 24 inches in diameter, according to the city.

“We are pleased to inform the community that the leak has not caused any interruption to the water service provided to our citizens,” the city’s new release stated. “

The city assured customers that a contractor has been secured to repair the issue. As previously reported by ValleyCentral, the city said crews would be on site Friday and that they were waiting on missing parts.

Come Friday, the city is still awaiting the arrival of these parts that are being shipped from Florida and Indiana. The city reassured residents that once the parts arrive, crews will begin fixing the issue.

In the meantime, the city reports that no boil water notice is necessary as customers are not experiencing any interruptions. The city of Elsa reports not knowing how much water is being lost. They say they are trying to pump most of the leaking water into irrigation parks.

Any questions regarding the leak or repair efforts can be directed to Director of Field Operations for the City of Elsa Fabian Rodriguez at (956) 877-8809.