Quick take
- Gill Water Supply issued the notice Wed., Oct. 28, for customers in parts of Harrison and Panola counties.
- KGAS, citing the notice, reported the area covers County Road 2983 and areas south of FM 2625, along Highway 59 and FM 1186 toward Highway 79. Gill’s alert lists “CR 2983 and south of FM 2625-Hwy 59, FM 1186, and Hwy 79.”
- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required Gill to notify customers, KGAS reported. The notice followed concerns about pressure and water quality in the distribution system. Gill also posted Oct. 28 that it had widespread low or no water pressure across its system.
- “Please boil all water before consumption until further notice,” Gill says. KGAS reported the notice says to “Bring water to a vigorous rolling boil for two minutes, then allow it to cool before use.”
- The notice stays in effect until Gill Water Supply says the water is safe. It will post an official notice when the boil is lifted.
- Questions: Gill Water Supply, 903-938-5130, or Shelly Coleman, 903-431-4951.
Customers of Gill Water Supply in parts of Harrison and Panola counties should boil their water before drinking it. As of 4:40 p.m. CDT Wednesday, the notice had not been lifted. The water system posted the notice Wednesday, Oct. 28, saying it took effect immediately. “Please boil all water before consumption until further notice,” the alert says.
The notice covers County Road 2983 and areas south of FM 2625, along Highway 59 and FM 1186 toward Highway 79, according to KGAS, citing the notice. Gill’s alert lists “CR 2983 and south of FM 2625-Hwy 59, FM 1186, and Hwy 79.”
KGAS reported that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required Gill Water Supply to notify customers after concerns about pressure and water quality in its distribution system. Gill also posted Oct. 28 that it was “aware of widespread issues causing little to no water pressure throughout our system” and that crews were on the way.
What to do
KGAS reported the notice tells customers to:
- “Bring water to a vigorous rolling boil for two minutes, then allow it to cool before use.”
- “Boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, and other consumption purposes.”
- “Use bottled water or another safe water source if boiling is not possible.”
- “Exercise additional caution for children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems.”
How long it lasts
The notice stays in effect until Gill Water Supply says the water is safe. KGAS reported that Gill “will issue an official rescission notice when boiling water is no longer necessary.” We will update this story when that happens.
For questions, call Gill Water Supply at 903-938-5130 during office hours (weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or Shelly Coleman at 903-431-4951. Gill lists emergency numbers of 903-315-6812 and 903-736-7010.