A water main break has been causing water service issues at the El Paso County Downtown Detention Facility since Tuesday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) said the water main has since been repaired, and the facility is dealing with a pressure regulator issue.
The sheriff’s office’s Maintenance Division is working to restore service. Inmates have been able to use the restroom and access drinking water as needed. Portable restrooms were brought in for staff, and El Paso Water delivered bottled water for inmates.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management helped secure resources to take in water during repairs, according to the sheriff’s office. The safety and well-being of those in their custody and their staff remain their top priority, and they appreciate the assistance from their partner agencies as they work to resolve the issue.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
