Huntsville Running Out of Water Due to Major Leak

Huntsville Faces Water Crisis Due to Major Leak

The town of Huntsville, Utah, ⁢is facing a critical water shortage ⁣after a⁢ critically important leak was detected in its water system. mayor Richard Sorenson has issued an urgent plea to residents,asking‌ them to conserve water immediately while crews work tirelessly to locate ‍and repair the​ leak. As of Friday afternoon, the town’s water storage ⁣tank had dwindled to a mere‌ 6% capacity. “We have a significant leak in our system and it ⁢has been determined​ to be between our water plant…and our 1,000,000-gallon ​water storage tank,” Sorenson explained ‍in a letter posted on ‍Friday. He added‍ that the leak was first noticed on December 9th, with the tank’s‌ water ⁤level dropping alarmingly fast. “We may only have 10 hours of water if we don’t find the major leak soon,and we don’t conserve the water we have,” Sorenson warned. Despite identifying several smaller leaks, officials have yet to pinpoint ​the source of ⁤the major problem. The frozen ground and snow-covered ​terrain are complicating the search efforts, but contractors have been ⁤authorized to continue the hunt. Neighboring communities, including Weber County and Eden, have been contacted for assistance, with Eden Water offering to establish a water filling station‌ for Huntsville residents. Sorenson emphasized the⁤ urgency of the situation,‌ stating, “At our ​current drawdown rate, ⁤we could be out of water by Friday evening.” He also urged residents to check on their elderly and less ​mobile neighbors to ‍ensure their well-being in case the water supply is entirely depleted. regular updates on the situation will be provided to Huntsville residents through email and the town’s Facebook page.
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**Anchor:** Good⁢ evening, and welcome back. A ⁣developing story⁣ out ‍of huntsville, Utah,‌ tonight where residents are facing a critical ‌water shortage. Mayor richard Sorenson ⁤issued an urgent plea for conservation ‍just hours ago, as crews race against time to find and repair a major leak in ‌the town’s water system.



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**Anchor (cont.):** As of Friday afternoon,⁣ the town’s main water storage tank stood at a mere 6% capacity. the mayor estimates they may ‌have as little as 10 hours of‍ water left unless the leak is located and fixed, and residents take immediate‌ steps to⁣ conserve.



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**Anchor:**‌ we’ll be monitoring this ⁣developing story throughout the night and bring you the latest updates as they become available.



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**Anchor:** In the meantime, please⁢ consider visiting our​ website ⁤for information on how ⁣you can conserve water in your home. We’ll be ⁤right back after the break.
## Huntsville water Crisis Interview





**Anchor:** Joining us now to discuss this developing situation is **Mayor Richard Sorenson** of Huntsville, Utah. Mayor Sorenson, thanks for taking the time to speak with us tonight.



**Mayor Sorenson:** Thank you for having me.



**Q:** Mayor, can you give us an update on the current situation in Huntsville?



**A:** as of right now, our main water storage tank is at a critically low 6% capacity. we are facing a major leak somewhere between our water plant and our million-gallon storage tank.



**Q:** How long do you believe the town’s water supply will last with this leak?



**A:** We estimate that we may only have about 10 hours of water remaining if the leak isn’t located and repaired soon, and if residents don’t significantly reduce their water usage.



**Q:** What steps are being taken to locate and fix this leak?



**A:** Our crews have been working tirelessly since December 9th when we first noticed the issue. The freezing ground and snow-covered terrain are making the search difficult, but we’ve authorized contractors to continue the hunt.

We’ve also reached out to neighboring communities like Weber County and Eden for assistance. Eden Water has generously offered to set up a filling station for our residents.



**Q:** This is undoubtedly a stressful situation for Huntsville residents. What message do you have for them?



**A:** I urge everyone to conserve water immediately. turn off faucets, take shorter showers, and only run full loads of laundry and dishes.



Please also check on your elderly and less mobile neighbors to ensure they have the water they need.We’re posting regular updates on our website and Facebook page,so please stay informed.



**Q:** Thank you for your time, Mayor Sorenson. We’ll continue to follow this story closely and keep our viewers updated.



**A:** Thank you.