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Willis water outage: Major line break prompts boil notice, bottled water headed to schools

The city of Willis in Montgomery County, Texas, is under a boil water notice following a major water-line break that occurred on Wednesday. Public Works crews are working to restore water service, but the boil notice will remain in effect even after service returns until the system is properly tested and cleared. Bottled water is being provided to Willis ISD campuses and will be distributed to residents on Thursday. Update (click2houston.com, 01.10.2026, 07:45): The water main break caused a loss of pressure. Residents must boil water vigorously for at least two minutes before use for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing hands or face. Update (Houston Chronicle, 01.10.2026, 20:35): The incident involved an eight-inch water main break that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Update (click2houston.com, 01.10.2026, 23:30): Bottled water for residents is available at the North Montgomery County Community Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. Update (abc13.com, 02.10.2026, 19:30): Water service was restored just after midnight Thursday. Officials anticipate test results on Friday morning. All-clear (Houston Chronicle, 03.10.2026, 07:25): The boil water advisory was lifted Friday afternoon after laboratory testing confirmed the tap water no longer requires boiling following possible bacterial contamination. The public water system has been repaired. All-clear (City of Willis, TX, 03.10.2026, 15:20): The boil water notice was effective October 2, 2026. All-clear (City of Willis, 03.10.2026, 15:25): The resolution to rescind the boil water notice became effective October 2, 2026. Update (communityimpact.com, 03.10.2026, 21:35): The boil water notice has been in effect since September 30. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to campuses. All-clear (KTRK-TV, 03.10.2026, 21:40): All water samples taken after service restoration on Thursday came back negative. Mayor William Brown confirmed there was no indication of contamination. All-clear (City of Willis, 07.10.2026, 18:20): The public water system is now fully compliant with all state and federal drinking water regulations.

Location

Willis, Montgomery County, Texas

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

Unknown

End

02/10/2026, 02:00

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological

Status

Lifted

Region

Montgomery County, Texas

Last updated

10/10/2026, 15:31