Overview
- EPWater says engineers observed slow slope failures, slight embankment movement and seepage that point to a possible breach.
- The utility moved staff to higher ground out of caution as the local emergency operations center activated to support the response.
- Crews have pumped out about 30 inches of water and officials now estimate a drop of up to 10 feet could improve stability.
- EPWater says it is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and bringing in more pumps to speed the drawdown.
- Roads near Cement Lake remain closed as a precaution and officials advise residents to follow detours and official updates, noting no impact to drinking water or the Rio Grande.