Residents of Lewisville can breathe a sigh of relief, as the boil water notice put in place last Friday has been officially lifted by city officials. The City of Lewisville announced yesterday that the water supply for the area is now safe for consumption after state-mandated water quality tests confirmed that the water met, or exceeded, state and federal safety standards.
The precautionary boil water notice was prompted by a significant drop in water service and pressure affecting hundreds of customers in central Lewisville. The culprit, a failure in a 12-inch water main, sent the city scrambling to resolve the issue swiftly. According to a statement from the City of Lewisville, repairs were conducted immediately, and bottled water was made available to the affected residents.
With the lifting of the notice, the city is urging all affected water customers to perform a series of actions to ensure their home or business water system is thoroughly cleared. This includes flushing all faucets with cold water for at least five minutes, discarding any ice produced during the notice, and running water heaters and dispensers for specified periods. The city attached a detailed list of recommended steps for residents to follow.
Lewisville's water system, praised as a "Superior Public Water System" by the American Public Works Association, serves over 140,000 residents. The system retains its "Superior Public Water Supply" rating, the highest given by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, by consistently surpassing state and federal standards for water safety. Questions regarding the recent water main break and subsequent boil notice can be addressed to Aaron Russell, P.E., Jason Hunt, or the Public Services Department at the number provided.
