Water pressure is slowly being restored to some areas of downtown Bartlesville, after a critical water main break was reported last night near Johnstone Avenue and Hensley Boulevard.

 Washington County Emergency Management says most of the downtown area was without water, and reduced pressure continues as repairs are made. Work was temporarily halted for a short time after a chunk of loose concrete caused damage to a gas service line in the area. Oklahoma Natural Gas was notified, and repairs were made.

 Officials ask residents to continue to conserve water by restricting use to only absolutely necessary reasons until further notice.

 City crews completed the repairs around 4:00 this morning, and city officials say the system needs to refill. Stay tuned for further updates as they become available.