GALVESTON — Water service has been restored at a Galveston apartment complex after the city shut it off Wednesday, saying an unresolved plumbing problem was causing sewage to continuously overflow into city streets and a stormwater system that drains into Galveston Bay.

Temporary repairs were made Wednesday evening to the plumbing system at Sandpiper Cove, located at 3916 Winnie St., allowing water service to be restored around 8:30 p.m., according to the City of Galveston.

The city cautioned that the repairs are not permanent and said the system will continue to be monitored. If additional problems occur, officials said water service may need to be shut off again.

The situation began Monday when the city received reports of a sanitary sewer overflow at the apartment complex.

Galveston’s Public Works Department investigated and determined that a private service line serving the property was blocked, according to the city. Officials said the property manager was notified of the problem Monday.

On Tuesday, the city issued a notice of violation to the property manager and provided 24 hours to resolve the issue.

According to the city, no action had been taken by Wednesday to correct the problem. Officials then temporarily suspended water service, saying the measure was necessary to protect public health and mitigate the continued overflow of sewage into city streets and the stormwater system.

While residents were without water, the city made drinking water and restroom facilities available at the Wright Cuney Recreation Center at 718 41st St. The facility remained open until 10 p.m. Wednesday to accommodate affected residents.

The city said it had been in contact with Sandpiper Cove’s property management team and was told management was working on a plan to resolve the issue.

By 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, the city announced that management had made temporary repairs and water service was being restored.

A permanent repair has not yet been completed, according to the city’s latest update.

KGTX 7 News contacted Sandpiper Cove management Thursday for its response to the city’s account. A representative said they would pass along the request, but management had not responded as of publication.

The city said it will continue monitoring the plumbing system and provide additional updates if conditions change.