A water main break in Leon Valley turned a typically low-key northwest San Antonio neighborhood into a construction zone Tuesday morning, sending public works crews into the streets and triggering a warning for drivers to steer clear. The city reported the break at about 8:50 a.m. and said crews were on scene to assess the damage and start repairs. Officials added that work could not safely begin until CPS Energy completed utility locates at the site.
Where crews were working
The City of Leon Valley said the break occurred in the area of Poss Road, Evers Road, Trotter Lane and Sulky Drive, according to MySA. The city's Facebook post, quoted by MySA, asked residents to "Please avoid the area, if possible, to allow crews the space they need to safely restore water service and complete repairs." The outlet also reported that residents and homeowners in the immediate area had been notified.
Repairs paused for safety checks
Local TV reporting confirmed that crews were on site, but an estimated repair time remained unknown, and workers were waiting for CPS Energy to finish utility locates before digging could begin, as reported by KSAT. The station said it had reached out to the San Antonio Water System for further information. At the time of filing, authorities had not released a timetable for restoring full water service.
Why locates matter
Utility locates are designed to mark buried power, gas and communication lines so crews can dig without striking live infrastructure. Texas811, the state's "call-before-you-dig" service, notes that a locate ticket alerts member utilities to mark lines and that a two-business-day wait is typical for non-emergency work. That pause is intended to protect workers and prevent additional outages or safety hazards.
What this says about aging pipes
Leon Valley's public works pages say the city's Water and Sewer Utility serves roughly two-thirds of the town and that aging mains have driven the city to develop a Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan prioritizing main replacements, according to the City of Leon Valley. The City Council approved phased rate increases to help fund those upgrades. Residents with questions or who need to report outages can call Leon Valley Public Works at (210) 681-1232 or visit Leon Valley Public Works for contact details.
Officials said residents had been notified through the city's social channels and that further updates would be posted on the city's website, as MySA reported. Drivers are being asked to keep avoiding the affected streets while crews work to complete repairs.
