Marshall residents urged to persevere water as shortage persists

MARSHALL – As the City of Marshall continues to repair its damaged water transmission line, the city has extended its Stage 1 water shortage.

According to a report from our news partner KETK, the damage to the line was reported on June 25 and was caused after a contractor accidentally struck the line while boring a fiber optic line off State Highway 134. The damaged line was initially installed in 1949 and serves one of two transmission lines that deliver raw water from the pump station to the Caddo Jr. Reservoir.

Permanent repairs to the line are expected to begin on Thursday and are believed to take one to two days. During the repairs, comprehensive testing will be done to ensure there are no leaks in the system.

While the city remains under a stage 1 water shortage, residents are asked to do the following:

Taking shorter showers
Running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads
Postponing non-essential outdoor watering
Fixing any leaks promptly
Using water-efficient practices

“Updates will be provided through the City’s website, social media channels, and emergency notification systems as repair work progresses,” The City of Marshall said.

For more information, people are asked to contact the City of Marshall Public Works Department at 903-935-4487.