A fire hydrant in Laurel located near the East Marshall Elementary School baseball diamond was sheared off by a vehicle at some point Wednesday evening. the damaged hydrant is leaking between 1,600 and 2,000 gallons of water per hour, and residents on the southeast side of the city should be prepared to have low water pressure or service interruptions while repairs take place. It is estimated that the repair will cost between $8,000 and $10,000. Repairs are slated to start on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and water will be off after 3 p.m., primarily affecting residents east of Highway 14. The entire city of Laurel will be under a boil advisory for 48 hours starting at 3 p.m. the same day. The advisory will be lifted after water testing results come back from the lab.

Zach Tomesch, News Reporter KFJB