Boil Water Notice Issued For Texarkana Residents Rescinded

The Arkansas Department of Health, Texarkana Water Utilities, and the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, have rescinded a boil water notice for portions of the city. According to TWU officials, the problem was due to pressure loss in the main repairs.

Boil Water Notice Effective May 16, 2025

The affected areas are as follows:

5470 East St to 7470 Hwy 71
5330 S Rondo
All of Deer Creek Road
Dundee Road
Cedar Lane
Carpenter Road
Wallace Road
Old Salem Road
Turk Road

Texarkana Residents on Alert: Boil Water Before Using

Residents living in these areas are advised to boil water before consumption, including before washing hands or face, brushing teeth, and drinking. Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria. Residents must boil water for two minutes before using it for cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled before use for drinking water. Customers can purchase bottled water or use a different resource if needed.

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The public water system will issue a notice to customers once the boil water notice is no longer in effect. Texarkana Water Utilities apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to customers during this time.

Any questions and concerns can be addressed by calling Corey Atkinson or Chris Cagle, Texarkana Water Utilities, at 903-798-3850. If unavailable, call 903-277-0805 or 501-288-5191.