UPDATE: As of approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, Granite Shoals city official announced on their socil media page that 'Effective Immediately: The boil water notice has been rescinded.'
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Due to a break reported on May 6 in the main line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires the city to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption. Contributed photo
Granite Shoals city officials notified residents to boil water as crews worked to fix a water line.
The issue occurred in the 200 block of Granite Castle Drive.
As of May 6, the boil notice remained in effect.
“Repairs are still underway, and as a precaution, we are issuing a mandatory boil water notice until further notice.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation," according to a statement by the municipality. “City crews are working around the clock to restore services and will provide updates as they became available.”
Due to a break reported on May 6 in the main line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires the city “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,” the statement read. “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.”
For those unable to boil water, the city recommended citizens use “bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.”
The city referred questions to Josh Hisey, utility superintendent at 830-596-3320 or at city hall, 2221 N. Phillips Ranch Rd.