February 17, 2021
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
2/17/2021
Due to inadequate pressures across the system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Cross Country WSC, public water system 1550059, to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). 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.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that will rescind the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Brandon Berry at 254-749-3294.
We have issued this notice as a precaution due to the fact that system pressures have been inconsistent and unreliable. The TCEQ requires a minimum of 20 PSI during emergency situations and some areas of the system have had insufficient pressure for extended periods of time. We are working diligently to keep the water pressure at a suitable level; however, the electrical supply has rendered several of our sources inoperable and back-up power supply has failed. We apologize for any further inconvenience in this extreme weather event. We strive to put the health and safety of our members as our highest priority.
