Boil water notice issued for some San Augustine residents

SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - The N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil water notice due to a line break.

The company announced on Sunday that customers in the Geneva, Sexton and Hawthorn Communities, as well as those along CR 202, CR 205 and Kellyville, should boil their water before use.

All customers in these areas should 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.

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 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.

When boiling is no longer necessary, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for human consumption purposes.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489. You can also contact Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.