El Paso Water confirms 12-inch main break near Northwestern Drive in West El Paso
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El Paso Water confirms 12-inch main break near Northwestern Drive in West El Paso by David Ibave Thu, November 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM Updated Thu, November 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM 4 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Crews investigate reported West El Paso water main break; road closed Comment on this story 2 Comment Share story Share topics: West El Paso Water Main Break Road closure Police El Paso Water Northwestern Drive Trade Center Way Water burst EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Water was seen bursting from the middle of a street in West El Paso, prompting police to close off the area after a water main break. According to El Paso Water, a 12-inch water main break closed off the street Thursday afternoon. An EP Water spokesperson added that they believe the break only affects one or two businesses and that it will take at least 8 hours to repair. A video was first posted on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso showing water bursting up from the street near Northwestern Drive and Trade Center Way. WATCH: Video first posted on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso shows water bursting up from the street in West El Paso. Credit: FitFam RECOMMENDED: Loud booms reported before Santa Teresa Country Club fire; Oracle says PJ not involved RECOMMENDED: Trash truck hits bridge pillar on US 54 frontage at Trowbridge; 1 seriously injured Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 4 NEW El Paso Water confirms 12-inch main break near Northwestern Drive in West El Paso 6 EPCC nursing student Daniel Domínguez wins Mister Universe International 2026 3 Two-vehicle wreck snarls I-10 southbound entrance ramp traffic Thursday 4 Coronado High students put final touches on Broadway hit 'American Idiot'