UPDATE: Rexburg crews continue to work on repairing damaged sewer line
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UPDATE
As of 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Rexburg city spokesman Scott Johnson said crews are continuing to repair the damaged sewer line. He said they are currently attempting to reach the point of the line break, but water flow is working against them.
“At this time, we are asking residents to stop any activities that allow water to access the drain. This includes indoor and outdoor water use that would go to the drain,” Johnson said.
The water is not contaminated and he emphasized it is safe to drink.
Crews will be working through the night. There is still no estimated time when the line will be fixed.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience and assistance as our teams work on necessary repairs,” Johnson said.
ORIGINAL STORY (published on Aug. 22 at 10:35 a.m)
REXBURG — The city of Rexburg is asking residents to limit indoor water use after a major city sewer line was hit and damaged.
The incident happened Thursday after 8 a.m., according to Public Works Director Keith Davidson. An alert was sent out to locals phones and posted online identifying the issue as an “emergency situation.”
He said the damage was caused by the construction contractor working on the U.S. Highway 20 center interchange project at Exit 333.
“Asking everyone in Rexburg, Sugar City and Teton to please limit their water usage. That would help out immensely,” Davidson said.
That includes limiting the use of toilets, sinks, laundry, showers, and car washes until further notice.
Crews are on the scene addressing the situation. So far, there is no estimated time when everything will be resolved.
Rexburg city spokesman Scott Johnson said water has not been contaminated. He added there have been no reported injuries.
Rexburg Rapids and the splash pad at Porter Park will be closed for the remainder of the day out of an abundance of caution, the city posted.
