Craft-Turney WSC Issues Boil Water Notice

by Release From Craft-Turney WSC

Due to the water distribution system main line break on CR 1707, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation, Public Water System No. 0370016 to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.) Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

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.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

If you have quesitons concerning this matter, you may contact Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation Office, Manager, Or Field Supervisor at 903-586-9301.

**AREAS INCLUDED IN THE BOIL WATER NOTICE THAT ARE WITHIN THE CRAFT-TURNEY WATER SUPPLY UTILITY SERVICE AREAS IS AS FOLLOWS:

HIGHWAY 84 W AND COUNTY ROADS: 1702, 1703, 1707, 1708, 1711, 1717, 1720 AND 2108.