Water line break prompts boil advisory for rural Texas County residents
TEXAS COUNTY, Mo. — Pressure loss from a water line break near Roby, Missouri has prompted a rural water district to issue a boil advisory to residents.
According to a release from Public Water Supply District #1 of Texas County, the advisory affects all customers living on Highway 17 from the Highway M junction in Success, to the Highway AA junction in Bucyrus, and Highway 32 from the Success junction to Mason Bridge. Any side roads in this area are also included in the advisory.
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Customers are advised to boil water for three minutes prior to use and follow these recommendations:
Use only boiled water for drinking, diluting fruit juices, and all other food preparations.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker. Remake ice cubes using water that has been boiled.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains a teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water does not need to be boiled if used for bathing. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so water isn't swallowed. People with cuts or severe rashes may want to consult a physician before bathing.
Any questions regarding the advisory can be directed to Public Water Supply District #1 at 417-458-4569.
