Boil water notice issued for Thorndale

THORNDALE, Texas (KXAN) — A boil water notice was issued for all City of Thorndale Water customers Monday morning.

The city said a loss of pressure in the water distribution system caused by a mechanical issue at the City of Thorndale Water Treatment Plant was the reason behind the boil notice. The pressure loss happened around 5:15 a.m. Monday.

The city said due to the loss of pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Thorndale, public water supply ID# 1660003, to notify all City of Thorndale water customers to boil their water prior to consumption.

The TCEQ said 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. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When boiling water is no longer necessary, the City of Thorndale public water system officials will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice.

The city said it is in the process of getting the proper water samples and taking them to a lab for testing and will provide an update as soon as possible.

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