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Athens issues boil-water notice after major water leak
The City of Athens, Texas, has issued a boil-water notice following a major water leak that caused the city’s water system to lose pressure. Residents and businesses are advised to conserve water and boil all water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth until the notice is lifted. The incident has also affected Athens ISD operations and Henderson County government buildings.
- Location
- Athens, Texas
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 29/09/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Texas
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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