Boil water notice prompted by water main break discontinued for some Galveston Co. residents

BACLIFF, Texas – A boil water notice has been discontinued for residents living in an area of Galveston County. The notice stemmed from a pressure drop in the water system from a water main break.

According to Galveston County’s Office of Emergency Management, the boil water notice was put in place for the Bacliff area around 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. On Monday at around 12:30 p.m., the notice was rescinded.

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Children, seniors, and other residents with weakened immune systems are said to particularly be vulnerable to any possible harmful bacteria in the water.

Residents are encouraged to bring their water to a vigorous rolling boil and then boil for two minutes. Let the water cool before consuming or using.

When the boiled water notice is lifted, we’ll provide updates here.