Boil Water Order In Place for Part of Bowie County

Some residents of Bowie County have been asked to boil their water before consumption.The Central Bowie County Water Supply Corporation is asking for residents between New Boston and Malta and Daniel's Chapel area to boil their water before consumption.

This is due to a broken valve which is causing very low water pressure. To ensure destrcution of all harmful bacteria and otehr microbes, water for drinking, cooking making ices should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought o a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two more minutes.

It is estimated this will last for two days.