Laredo updated the current boil water notice for parts of the city on Saturday.
On Thursday, the city announced a boil water notice impacting part of the city. This was due to low distribution pressure on IH-359 between Oil Patch Road and Pueblo Nuevo caused by a break to a major 12-inch line. The break caused loss of water tank levels in the area.
The areas affected by the boil water notice are from “Royal Oaks Subdivision north of SH 359 and Las Misiones Subdivision south of SH 359 to the east to Pueblo Nuevo on SH 359 on the north and south sides.”
A map shows the areas affected by the boil water announced by the City of Laredo on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Courtesy/City of LaredoThe city said that crews continue flushing the lines as they seek to eliminate air pockets and improve the water quality.
Tests are also being run around the city in numerous areas in conjunction with TCEQ rules to try to detect contamination.
The city said that “the boil water notice will be lifted as soon as we get the results back and are clear.
“The City of Laredo wants to thank the community for their cooperation in conserving water. These efforts helped speed up the process in filling up the Las Blancas tank that services the affected area.”
Pictured is the broken water line that caused a boil water notice in the Laredo area starting on July 6, 2023 located in the outskirts of the city behind a landfill. In this image, the line has been repaired.
Courtesy/City of LaredoIn light of the ongoing water concerns, the water distribution efforts will continue Sunday at 1 p.m. Affected residents can pick up bottled water at Freedom Elementary, located at 415 EG Ranch Road. The distribution was also held Thursday and Friday.
Customers in the affected area are advised to boil water before using it for drinking, brushing their teeth, washing their hands or washing their face.
For locals who have further questions, they can call 3-1-1, contact Water Pollution Control at 956-721-2056 or call the Utilities Department main office at 956-721-2000.
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