Willis Residents Receive County Support Amidst Water Outage During Freeze

Water Outage in Willis

• 🥶 Residents in the Lexington Heights subdivision in Willis are experiencing a lack of running water for over 24 hours due to the dropping temperatures.
• 💡 The issue is not frozen pipes, but rather a pump malfunction caused by an electrical problem.

Community Response and Support

• 🚚 Montgomery County officials have set up a water donation truck to distribute bottled water to affected residents.
• 👏 Residents expressed deep gratitude for the county's support, highlighting the challenges of managing without water, especially with young children.
• 🤝 County Judge Marquo stated the decision to help was immediate, driven by seeing a community need and having resources available.

Restoration Efforts

• 🛠️ The utility provider is waiting for a replacement part to repair the malfunctioning pump and restore water service.
• 💬 County officials are in direct communication with the utility provider to ensure a swift resolution.
• ⚠️ While the electrical issue is the stated cause, the possibility that increased water usage (e.g., dripping faucets) during the cold weather contributed is mentioned, though difficult to confirm.