According to officials, a partial failure of the Gulf Coast Water Authority's 42" waterline is impacting the city's water supply. The waterline supplies the city of Galveston and other communities in southern Galveston County.
The leak was discovered early Friday near the Texas City Wye. Water delivery to the City of Galveston, The Village of Tiki Island, Bayou Vista, Santa Fe, Dickinson, League City, Hitchcock and La Marque has been affected.
City staff is working closely with GCWA to ensure there is no interruption of water service to the island.
A stage 5 drought contingency was announced Saturday evening, meaning the city has enacted mandatory emergency water rationing measures.
According to authorities, all irrigation of landscaped areas with potable water is prohibited until further notice.
The use of potable water to wash any vehicles is also banned, except with special permission in situations affecting public health and safety.
Officials said there will also be a proportional limitation of water deliveries to or diversions by wholesale water customers.
Additionally, pool owners are requested to refrain from filling pools until the water shortage is over.
Repairs to the transmission line will begin Monday and could take 24-48 hours.
The City's ground storage capacity, if the public cooperates fully, should be sufficient to maintain the water supply.
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