Elgin Meadows residents are riding out an unwelcome start to the week after being told Monday to boil their tap water following a water main break that disrupted the city's distribution system. City crews got the water flowing again late Sunday, June 14, but a precautionary boil water notice is still in place while lab tests confirm the supply is safe. The advisory covers dozens of homes that lost pressure during the repair, and officials are urging extra caution for vulnerable residents.
Affected streets and service update
According to the City of Elgin, the notice applies to the Elgin Meadows subdivision near the intersection of Wildcat Drive and Highway 95. It specifically affects customers on Watt, Wildcat, McClendon, Stubblefield and Loesch streets. Water service was restored around 8:25 p.m. on June 14, but the subdivision will stay under a boil water notice until testing shows the system is safe to drink from again.
What residents should do
Residents have been told to bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least two minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or washing the face. Bottled water or another safe source can be used instead for drinking and food preparation, according to KEYE.
Why did the city issue the advisory
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires utilities to notify customers when unplanned events, such as a main break or loss of pressure, could threaten water quality. That is why crews often put precautionary boil notices in place during repairs, according to TCEQ. Elgin has issued similar precautionary notices before, including for the Elgin Oaks area, per City of Elgin records.
How to get updates
The city plans to post a rescission notice and any further updates on its website and social media once the water is confirmed safe. Residents with questions can contact Joey Miller at 737-587-2431, as reported by KEYE.
