SAN AUGUSTINE, TX (KTRE) -
The City of San Augustine has issued a boil water
notice for all of its water customers.
"This advisory will remain in effect until the City
of San Augustine is confident there is no longer a public health concern," a
press release stated. "We will provide the next update as soon as the permanent
repair has been made, and the water has been tested and approved by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for human consumption.
Customers should bring water to a rolling boil for
three minutes, and allow it to cool before using it.
San Augustine water customers should store cooled,
boiled water or bottled water for: drinking, brushing teeth, preparing food and
baby formula, making ice, and pets. Even though the City of San Augustine water
is not approved for drinking unless it is boiled, it has been treated and is
approved for bathing and washing clothes.
