EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Water is continuing mitigation work on a potential risk of a dam breach at Cement Lake.
Officials held a press conference on Thursday, April 23 to address the situation. The briefing was intended to update the public on ongoing efforts at the site.
The agency says crews remain focused on reducing the chance of a breach at the dam. Work is aimed at protecting nearby homes, roads and utilities while engineers monitor conditions.
In the press conference, EP Water Chief Engineering provided information about the steps being taken and the current status of the lake and dam. Staff are watching the area closely as mitigation activities proceed.
Local authorities are coordinating with El Paso Water as the mitigation continues. Residents in the area are being kept informed about any changes or safety measures.
Officials plan to provide further updates as work moves forward and as assessments continue. The situation will be monitored until the risk is fully addressed.
