HUTTO, Texas — Residents in the city of Hutto are being advised not to use tap water unless the water is boiled.
Though the City restored pressure to the water system Sunday afternoon and water restrictions were lifted, the boil water alert will remain for 24 hours for consumption purposes.
Public Works crews worked throughout the night to identify and repair the damaged lines, officials said.
“Our teams [are] working diligently to restore water service to our normal level of operations, and I’m proud to say that they identified the source of the break and were able to restore water pressure at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday,” said Odis Jones, Hutto city manager.
“We thank our citizens for their patience and will update when the boil water notice is lifted.” Hutto residents were advised to not "drink, make ice or brush teeth with tap water unless it has been boiled, until further notice."
The City recommends residents to take precautions when it comes to hygiene by washing their hands using soap and applying hand sanitizer afterward.
City officials also recommended that residents do not swallow water while showering or bathing.
In addition to that, the City cautioned: "Individuals who have recent surgical wounds, are immunosuppressed or have a chronic illness may want to consider using bottled or boiled water for cleansing until the advisory is lifted."
Those with weak immune systems are asked to not use tap water to wash their hands, bathe or shower.
Customers in the following subdivisions should follow the boil water notice: Brushy Creek Meadows Carmel Creek Carol Meadows Clarks Crossing Cottonwood Country Estates Creek Bend Creekside Estates Emory Farms The Enclave at Brushy Creek Glenwood, Hutto Crossing Hutto Square Legends of Hutto Meadows of Creekbend Mager Meadows Old Town Sturm Parke