Boil water notice issued in Alvord
Areas affected by boil water notice in Alvord.
ALVORD, Texas - People in the Wise County city of Alvord are being asked to boil their water before using or drinking.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the boil water notice to make sure all harmful bacteria is destroyed.
Residents are asked to boil the water before washing their hands or face, brushing their teeth, drinking or otherwise coming into contact it.
The City of Alvord posted a map of the affected area.
The city did not go into detail about the reason for the notice.
Water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil for two minutes and then cooled.
When the boil water notice has ended, the public water system is expected to issue a notice.
Alvord ISD schools asked parents to send children to school with a bottled water, if possible.
The school district says they will have bottled water available for any children who need it.
The city says it will provide more updates as information becomes available.