An early Sunday water main break at 5117 Antonio Ave in northeast El Paso sent a steady flow of water down onto Dyer Street, soaking the roadway and leaving nearby streets coated in mud. The break knocked out or reduced water service for some homes and businesses in the area. Utility estimates classify the outage as a "medium" level, meaning dozens to a few hundred customers may be affected.
According to El Paso Water's outage map, the incident is logged at 5117 Antonio Ave, near the intersection of Dyer Street and Rushing Road, and is listed as a "medium" outage affecting roughly 50 to 500 customers. The utility notes on its outage page that, depending on the size and duration of a main break, a water truck may be dispatched to give customers access to potable water while crews work on repairs.
Crews Worked in Standing Water and Mud
ABC-7 crews at the scene reported standing water covering parts of Dyer Street around 3:30 a.m., and nearby roads were still layered with mud as repair teams addressed the break. KVIA said its crews remained on site and that the station had reached out to El Paso Water for an estimated time of restoration, but had not yet heard back.
A Recurring Problem for Parts of the City
This break follows a string of visible water main failures in recent months that have snarled traffic and interrupted service across El Paso. Coverage of a December break on Montana Avenue noted lane closures and utility crews delivering water to impacted customers.
Where to Get Updates
Residents looking for the latest information should check El Paso Water's outage map or call the utility's 24-hour emergency line at 915-594-5775. Officials may dispatch water tankers or issue additional guidance if repairs require system flushing and testing before full service is restored.
