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Boil water advisoryMicrobiologicalActiveFirst seen 03/10/2026, 07:40

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City of Howardwick issued boil water notice after well system goes offline

The City of Howardwick has issued a boil water notice due to its well system going offline. Residents are advised to boil water vigorously for two minutes before any human consumption, including drinking, cooking, washing, and brushing teeth, to ensure the destruction of harmful bacteria. The Red River Authority of Texas will notify customers when the water is deemed safe for use again.

Location
Howardwick, Texas
Country
🇺🇸 USA
Start
02/10/2026, 02:00
End
Ongoing
Event type
Boil water advisory, Microbiological
Status
Active
Region
Texas
Last updated

Timeline

  1. · Alert first recorded
  2. · Start according to source
  3. · Record last updated

USAReportsOctober 2026ArchiveMethodology

What to do now

  1. 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
  2. 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
  3. 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
  4. 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.

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