Ennis Issues Boil Water Notice After Water Main Break
Ennis Residents Urged to Boil Water After Major Water Main Break
ENNIS, Texas – Residents of Ennis are facing a boil water notice after a important water main break disrupted the city’s water system. The 18-inch main ruptured on Saturday, November 30, leading to a loss of pressure and leaving some residents without water entirely.
The city issued the boil water notice on Sunday, urging all residents to boil their water before consumption.
“Water used for drinking, cooking, and ice-making should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil for two minutes and cooled prior to use,” the city stated in a social media post.
city crews are working diligently to repair the damaged main. Once the repairs are complete and water pressure is restored, the city will issue a notice lifting the boil water advisory.
the Ennis Independant School District announced the cancellation of classes on Monday, December 2, due to the ongoing water situation.
To assist residents, the city will be distributing bottled water at Fire Station no. 1, located at 1700 West Lake Bardwell Drive, starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. Residents will be limited to one case of water per vehicle.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Dallas After Main Break
Dallas, TX – A major water main break has prompted a boil water advisory for portions of Dallas, leaving residents scrambling for safe drinking water. City officials are urging residents in affected areas to boil their water before consumption until further notice.
The break, which occurred early Friday morning, has significantly impacted water pressure and availability in several neighborhoods. while crews are working diligently to repair the damaged main, the city is advising residents in affected areas to take precautions.
“If you have running water please boil and use your water to save bottled water for the portion of the city that is wholly without,” city officials wrote in a statement on social media.
The advisory comes as temperatures are expected to dip below freezing overnight, raising concerns about the potential for frozen pipes and further water disruptions. City officials are urging residents to take steps to protect their homes, such as insulating exposed pipes and allowing faucets to drip slightly.
The city has set up water distribution points for residents who are without access to safe drinking water. Locations and hours of operation will be announced on the city’s website and social media channels.
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Texas Towns Grapple with Boil Water Advisories After Major Water Main Breaks
Ennis and Dallas, TX – Residents in two Texas towns are facing boil water notices after separate major water main breaks disrupted local water systems.
In Ennis, an 18-inch main ruptured on Saturday, November 30th, leading to pressure loss and outages for some residents. The city issued a boil water notice on Sunday, urging residents to boil water used for drinking, cooking, and ice-making for at least two minutes before use. Ennis ISD cancelled classes on Monday, December 2nd, due to the ongoing situation. Bottled water distribution began at Fire Station No. 1 on Sunday afternoon, with a limit of one case per vehicle.
Meanwhile, Dallas is also under a boil water advisory affecting several neighborhoods following a major water main break early Friday morning. While crews work to repair the damaged main, the city is advising residents in affected areas to boil and use their water to conserve bottled water for those fully without access. With temperatures expected to drop below freezing, officials also warn of the possibility of frozen pipes and further disruptions. Water distribution points have been set up for residents without safe drinking water, with details available on the city’s website and social media.