Boil Water Order Issued for Parts of Killeen on January 14

A boil water notice has been issued for parts of Killeen effective Tuesday, January 14 beginning at 7 am.

Homes and businesses in the following areas are affected:

901 to 1106 Parmer Avenue

501 to 513 N. 20th Street

1015 and 1101 Brewster Avenue

610 to 618 22nd Street

1012 Harris Avenue

611 N. 24th Street

506 18th Street

City crews will be replacing a water valve and must turn off the water in order to complete the work.  Water service will not be available from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Once the valve installation is complete, lines will be flushed and water samples will be tested.

Residents in the affected locations should BOIL ALL WATER BEFORE CONSUMING beginning at 7 a.m. January 14.  Residents will be notified when the boil water notice is lifted.

Residents may call the Water and Sewer Services help line at 501-6319 with questions or concerns.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and for making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption.  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.