A water leak on the property of the U.S. Post Office in Fountain Hills last week produced a steady stream of water flowing down Avenue of the Fountains for several days.

Residents concerned about the apparent waste of water produced a steady stream of calls to EPCOR Water, the Town of Fountain Hills and The Times, but the situation was outside the control of all. The leak was between the meter and the building, so it was not the jurisdiction of EPCOR. The water company did shut off the water at the meter, but was told it needed to remain on due to the need to provide restroom facilities to postal employees.

The Town offered to allow employees to use facilities at the Town Hall just across the street, but were told regulations require the restrooms to be on site.

Since it is a federal facility, The Times reached out to Congressman David Schweikert, a Fountain Hills resident. Schweikert listened to the complaint and returned the call a day later. He said the water had been shut off (Thursday morning) and portable restroom units were being delivered on Friday.

A maintenance crew is to be on site this week to repair the line, according to Schweikert.