Saginaw residents are spending their day boiling water after a contractor struck a 16-inch water main at Saginaw and McLeroy boulevards, dropping water pressure across the city and leaving some homes dry. Crews worked through the night to fix the break and expected to finish repairs later this morning, but the mandatory boil-water notice will stay in place until tests show the system is safe. For households with no service at all, the city is handing out free bottled water behind Saginaw City Hall.
What officials say
According to the City of Saginaw, the damaged 16-inch line at Saginaw and McLeroy triggered a mandatory boil-water notice for everyone on the public water system. City officials say crews have been working to isolate and repair the break and warn that customers can expect low pressure or temporary loss of service while the work continues.
Where to get water
As reported by FOX 4 Dallas‑Fort Worth, free bottled water is available for residents without potable water behind Saginaw City Hall at 333 W. McLeroy Blvd. Officials urge people to keep an eye on city notices or local media for any last-minute changes to pickup hours or locations as repairs wrap up.
Health guidance
Health officials advise using boiled or bottled water for drinking, cooking, making ice, and brushing teeth until the all clear is given, noting that children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends bringing tap water to a rolling boil for one minute, or three minutes at higher elevations, then letting it cool before use, or relying on commercially bottled water instead.
What comes next
The city says the boil-water notice will remain in effect until bacteriological testing confirms the system is safe and officials formally lift the advisory. For the latest updates and contact information, residents should monitor the City of Saginaw website and follow local news coverage.
