UPDATE: Boil water notice issued for City of Livingston, Lake Livingston

Michael Garcia

4 May 2024 at 7:47 pm·1-min read

UPDATE: A boil water notice was issued for customers in the City of Livingston on Saturday.

UPDATE: Polk County disaster declaration extended by 30 days

Customers on Young Street, Mary Street, the 800 and 900 block of S. East Avenue and the 100 block of Liberty Avenue should bring their water to a vigorous rolling boil for at least two minutes before bathing or consumption.

LIVINGSTON, Texas (KETK) – The Lake Livingston Water Supply Corporation announced a boil water notice for several areas on Saturday.

The notice was required because of equipment repair and/or low pressure in the system, according to the corporation. Customers in the following areas should bring any water for consumption or bathing to a vigorous rolling boil for at least two minutes:

Oakridge
Aztec Cove
Coby’s Marina
Deerwood
Galloways Marina
Jungle Village
Lakewood Trinity
Timber Bay
Timber Cove Trinity
White Rock
Paradise Acres
Hawg Heaven
Garden Villa
Emerald Bay
Leisure Wood
Onalaska Meadows

Officials will notify customers when the boil water notice is lifted. For more information, visit the Lake Livingston Water Supply Corporation online.

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