Boil water notice issued for N.E.W. Water System in San Augustine

SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - Due to freezing weather conditions, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation to notify all customers in the Norwood Community to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/ face, brushing teeth, drinking). Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.