Okarche schools closed, city with loss of water pressure Tuesday due to water line breaks

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Okarche Town Trustees approve water rate increase Monday night. (Photo by Robert Medley)

By Robert Medley / Managing Editor

Two water line breaks have caused a loss of water pressure citywide.

Okarche Schools are closed Tuesday due to the water line breaks in the city, said Superintendent Rob Friesen. Classes are cancelled for pre-K through 12th grade until further notice. Officials hope to be back in school Wednesday, Friesen said.

A water line broke just west of the elementary school in Okarche Monday night. The school did not have water pressure Tuesday.