Boil water notice for Gladewater rescinded

UPDATE: The City of Gladewater said the boil water notice has been lifted. It was first issued on Tuesday and impacted the entire city.

GLADEWATER, Texas ( KETK ) – The City of Gladewater issued a boil water notice on Tuesday after a water main break affected a large area.

“We are issuing a boil water notice for the entirety of Gladewater,” city officials said.

According to a release, repairs have been made to the water main and water pressure was restored after it decreased to below 20 psi. Samples will be taken and tested on Wednesday, after which the city said they’ll be able to lift the notice.

Until then, residents are urged to bring water to a vigorous rolling boil for two minutes to destroy harmful bacteria and other microbes. Water should be boiled before drinking, cooking, washing hands or face and brushing teeth.

The City of Gladewater said they will update residents on their Facebook page when the boil water notice is lifted.

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