The mayor has announced that the source of the water leak in Huntsville has been identified

Huntsville, Utah – Huntsville crews have successfully located the source of the water leak that has affected the city’s water supply for the past week.

Mayor Richard Sorensen shared an update on social media, accompanied by a photo of the leak, stating, “The leak has been found.”

Since December 9, Huntsville has faced ongoing challenges due to a water leak, with city officials noting that the water supply is diminishing more rapidly than they can replenish it. As of December 12, city officials reported that the storage tank had decreased to 10%, marking a 5% decline from the previous day.

During the week, Hunstville collaborated with Eden and Weber County to supply drinking water to residents affected by the unexpected water outage. A local LDS stake center was also opened to distribute bottled water and offer facilities for restroom use and showers.

As of December 15, the city successfully set up a temporary water line, ensuring that residents have access to water that is suitable for purposes other than drinking and cooking. Individuals requiring water for drinking or cooking were instructed to boil it beforehand.

In the meantime, water crews were engaged in efforts to pinpoint the source of the leak. They reported discovering several minor leaks; however, none were substantial enough to account for the abrupt decrease in water levels. Through pressure testing and exploratory digging, along with various other techniques, teams successfully ruled out multiple potential sources before ultimately identifying the leak’s origin on Tuesday morning, a little more than a week after it was first detected.

Mayor Sorensen has indicated that the leak can be fixed within hours of its discovery; however, it may take several days for water usage in the city to normalize.

“Restoring the water treatment plant and meeting state water safety standards will require several days.” Sorensen stated, “Further information will be provided in the coming days.” “We appreciate your understanding during this extraordinary situation, and we are grateful for your care towards your community.”