Zavalla issues boil water notice, school to release early Tuesday

UPDATE: Zavalla ISD announced they will only hold classes for half a day on Tuesday. Car riders will be released at 11:45 a.m. and bus riders will go at 12 p.m.

ZAVALLA, Texas ( KETK ) – The City of Zavalla’s public water system has issued a boil water notice as they try to locate a leak in a water main. Zavalla ISD said that school is cancelled on Monday because of the impacted water supply.

According to Zavalla Public Works Director Ricky Gill, the area between the GUI well near the Coleman’s store at State Highways 167 and 63 and into Zavalla is currently under the boil water notice.

Affected residents should bring any water for cleaning or consumption to a vigorous rolling boil for at least two minutes before use. Bottled water can also be used if boiling isn’t possible.

The city shared the following map of the affected area which is west of FM2109, north and south of Highway 63 East, Highway 69 and West of Highway 69:

“An important message from Zavalla ISD. Good afternoon! After discussions with our Mayor, School Board and administrative team, we will cancel school tomorrow due to lack of adequate water supply. We will update you with more information as we collaborate with our city officials, school board and administrative team. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

Zavalla ISD

Officials will notify the public whenever the notice is lifted. Any questions can be directed to the Zavalla Public Works Director Ricky Gill by calling 936-208-7575.

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