A water main break in Aubrey has led to a citywide boil water notice, affecting numerous residents.
AUBREY, Texas — A water main break near Spring Street and Hill Street has caused widespread water issues in Aubrey and prompted a boil water notice for the entire city.
City officials say crews shut off water service Monday to repair an older water main, and the fix was completed by shortly after 8 p.m. Jan. 5, according to an update posted on the city’s Facebook page.
Because of the break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Aubrey to issue a boil water notice at 7:55 p.m. Monday. The notice applies to all City of Aubrey water customers but does not affect Mustang Special Utility District customers.
Residents are being asked to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or making ice. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for two minutes, then cooled before use. Bottled water or another safe source can also be used, especially for children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems.
City officials encourage residents to draw water for essential needs and to stay up to date by checking the city’s website and social media pages. Officials say another notice will be issued once the water is safe to use again.