UPDATE: Major water line break repaired
8:50 AM MARCH 9: The city of Marble Falls reported the major water line break has been repaired and Stage 5 emergency restrictions are canceled. The city has returned to Stage 3 restrictions.
3 PM MARCH 8: A major break in a large-diameter water line in Marble Falls triggered immediate Stage 5 emergency water conditions for all residents at around 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 8. All nonessential water use must be discontinued immediately, announced a city emergency media release.
Stage 5 rules apply to all residents and restrict the following:
- irrigation of landscape areas
- use of water to wash any type of vehicle except in the immediate interest of public health, safety, or welfare
- filling, refilling, and adding water to swimming pools
- operation of ornamental fountains or ponds
- fire hydrants with the exception of firefighting
- serving water to restaurant patrons except on request
The restrictions apply until further notice.
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