Due to a main line break and reduced system pressure in the Southeast section of Nacogdoches, From University Dr to East Loop 224, and from the South Loop 224 north to Park St. the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Nacogdoches PWS # 1740003, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption. A map of the effected area is included here.
The notice is a precautionary action required by the State. Since we identified active chlorine still existed across the water system, the threat to our system was minimal. Had we identified a true threat, we would have temporarily shut the water off and ensured the safety of those drinking the water.
The boil advisory includes washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc. Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. However, all customers should follow these directions. Nevertheless, to ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Bart Allen or Ronnie Lyles at (936) 564-5046.
