Forney's main water pump out of service, "serious threat" posed to water supply
FORNEY (CBSNewsTexas.com) - Residents in Forney are being asked to limit their water use to only essential needs.
The City of Forney said Tuesday night its main pump station is currently out of service, "posing a serious threat" to the water supply.
The city said while it realizes limiting water usage is inconvenient, it is vitally important to ensure water is available for necessities, like drinking and bathing.
According to a statement from the city, a gasket failure at the main pump station caused damage to some motors and electrical issues with other pumps. Two motors were successfully repaired and are back in operation.
The public works department is continuing efforts to replace the damaged pumps on Wednesday and will be working late into the evening, the city said.
The city will provide another update Thursday morning.