La Marque residents asked to boil water after order issued

LA MARQUE, Texas – A boil order was issued Wednesday for La Marque residents. 

Officials said water used for drinking, cooking and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. 

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The water should first reach a vigorous, rolling boil for two minutes to ensure all harmful bacteria and microbes are destroyed. 

A spokesperson for the city of La Marque said bottled water may be purchased in lieu of boiling.