Massive water main leak in Houston neighborhood for 2 months; residents question why the city hasn't fixed it
HOUSTON - Watching all this water go to waste is a heartbreaker for Houstonians trying to keep their lawns and plants alive.
Remember we've spent the last month under mandatory water restrictions limiting outdoor water use to twice a week.
Strong water pressure is a must for Nahia Daher's business. She owns Nahia's Salon.
No one wants hair color or shampoo left behind.
"Sometimes the water pressure is very low so when I shampoo it takes time there's no pressure," Nahia said.
Yet 400 feet from Nahia's Salon there's a steady flow of water coming from underneath the sidewalk and street.
For how long?
"More than 2 weeks now," said Nahia. "It's wasting water it's so sad."
We shot this video at Eldridge Pkwy and Briar Forrest Drive on September 14.
We came out here after a friend of Nahia's told us she contacted 311 about the massive leak for weeks without any repairs.
Almost 2 weeks have passed, and nothing has changed.
It's still a nonstop steady flow of water.
"I think it's wasteful it's very inconvenient and I don't know what's taking so long," said Rachel Klemenz who lives near the massive leak.
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When we asked public works about this leak on September 14, we got back an email.
It states, "The repair is scheduled for completion by September 21."
That was almost a week ago and as you can see water continues to go to waste.
"I also have a couple of Airbnb's in this area and our water pressure has been horrible for the last few months," Rachel said.
Just watching this is a kick in the gut to Houstonians dealing with dying lawns huge water bills and low water pressure.
"I've got a lot of hair I need strong water pressure," said Rachael.
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So, when will the city fix this?
"I hope very soon," said Nahia. "We're waiting."