Miles, Tx – Update 1/3/19 10:35 am – Due to water system failure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Miles Public Water System 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.
The city of Miles has issued a mandatory boil water notice for all their residents… due to a water system failure.
To ensure its citizens aren’t exposed to possible harmful bacteria… the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has asked the city to issue the notice.
Officials also suggest purchasing bottled water or seeking water from another source.
Water system officials will alert citizens as soon as the water boil notice has been lifted.
Full press release below: City of Miles – Boil Water Notice Due to water system failure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Miles Public Water System 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.