A boil water notice has been issued for some Troup residents, effective Wednesday, October 7, until further notice. The notice applies to City of Troup customers west of Beulah Street, specifically those on West Duval Street, CR 2138, CR 2144, Alley Road, County Line Road, and within the Westwood and Oakcrest subdivisions. These customers are directed to boil their water prior to any consumption.
The City of Troup stated that the notice became necessary after a private contractor caused a PVC water main to crack. The incident occurred while the contractor was installing a fire hydrant adjacent to a new business currently under construction in the affected area. This damage prompted the city to issue the boil water advisory to ensure public safety.
All customers residing in the designated area must boil their water before using it for any purpose that involves consumption. This includes activities such as washing hands and face, brushing teeth, and drinking. The City of Troup advises that water intended for drinking, cooking, or making ice should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and maintained at this boil for two minutes to ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes. After boiling, the water should be cooled prior to use.
Alternatively, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from another suitable source for drinking or other consumption needs. Public water system officials highlighted that children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria that could be present in untreated water.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the city to notify its customers of this boil water notice. Once it is no longer necessary to boil the water, Troup’s public water system officials will issue a subsequent notice to customers, rescinding the boil water advisory in a manner similar to this initial announcement.
Residents within the affected area are encouraged to share this important information with others who may drink this water, especially those who might not have received direct notification, such as individuals in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses. For questions regarding this matter, residents can contact John Odom at 903-842-3128. If a customer, individual, or employee wishes to contact the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality executive director, they may call 512-239-4691.
