Pump malfunction affects water service in Wichita

CREATED Aug. 2, 2012

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Wichita officials say water service is back to normal levels after a brief malfunction early Thursday afternoon.   Four water pumps shut off simultaneously for 15 minutes, causing a reduction in water pressure for some customers.   In some areas there was a disruption in water service.

Wichita Public Works & Utilities crews are working to determine the cause of the shut down.   Public Works director Alan King says 3 of the pumps are operational and repairs were continuing on the 4th pump.   Customers can continue to use water at normal levels.