{"id":141774,"date":"2026-01-28T22:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T22:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/141774\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T22:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T22:53:14","slug":"water-main-break-floods-residents-yard-threatens-nearby-homes-in-southeast-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/141774\/","title":{"rendered":"Water main break floods resident\u2019s yard, threatens nearby homes in southeast Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A water main break is causing disruption for residents in a southeast Houston neighborhood Wednesday. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 A water main break is causing disruption for residents in a southeast Houston neighborhood Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The ruptured city of Houston water pipe has flooded the yard of one resident and threatening to flood nearby homes.<\/p>\n<p>A water main break is causing disruption for residents in a southeast Houston neighborhood Wednesday. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">One homeowner told KPRC 2 he called 3-1-1, only to be told there were 100 calls ahead of him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to 311 records, nine service requests related to water leaks or water main valves were submitted between January 18 and January 26. Online records show those cases were later closed, with the city determining the issue was on private property and not the responsibility of the City of Houston.<\/p>\n<p>A water main break is causing disruption for residents in a southeast Houston neighborhood Wednesday. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">City data released last week shows Houston currently has 521 active water leaks. Over the past 30 days, repairs have averaged 18 days, with only 57% fixed within a week, far below the city\u2019s goal of 90%. Officials say extended freezing temperatures are contributing to leaks on both public and private sides of water meters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you\u2019re experiencing a similar issue in your neighborhood, report it to 311 and contact your city council member.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorsBrittany Taylor headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/3TMX3YN53ZCG7B7DUW4BCA3LAA\/\" title=\"View Brittany Taylor&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brittany Taylor<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Award-winning journalist, mother, YouTuber, social media guru, millennial, mentor, storyteller, University of Houston alumna and Houston-native.<\/p>\n<p>Re&#8217;Chelle Turner headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"http:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/Re&#039;Chelle Turner\/\" title=\"View Re&#039;Chelle Turner&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Re&#8217;Chelle Turner<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama. 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