Howe Mayor Jeff Stanley released a statement regarding Howe’s current water issue that has had some citizens without water for nearly 24 hours.
“Due to a recent water main leak, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system, City of Howe to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact City Hall at (903) 532-5571 during regular business hours.”
The mayor’s notice can be found at the city website of cityofhowe.org
