Hansen encourages residents to walk around their home looking at the exterior walls, especially where the slab meets the ground, because that is where leaking water will be seen first and could indicate a leak in the wall. He also advises residents and business owners to check their garage, attic space, irrigation systems, rooftops and under sinks.

Following the hard freeze experienced last night, the community’s water system has been significantly taxed due to widespread dripping of water lines and broken

Beaumont officials urge water conservation as usage nears 45 million gallons daily, risking system pressure loss.