Boil Water Notice Issued for Residents of Sebastian
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for customers of the Sebastian Municipal Utility Service following a water leak in the system. Residents are advised to boil water before consuming it, using it for cooking, washing hands, brushing teeth, or making ice. According to the notice, water should be kept at a rolling boil for at least two minutes to eliminate bacteria and other potentially harmful microorganisms. They also recommended using bottled water or water from another safe source while the notice is in effect. Authorities noted that children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to potential bacteria in the water. The public system will notify residents once the water is safe for human consumption. For more information, residents can contact Sebastian MUD at 956-347-3036 or 956-577-4709.
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