City of Elsa issues boil water notice

ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Elsa has issued a boil water notice due to a main water line break.

City officials are urging residents to boil their water prior to consumption including washing hands, washing face, brushing teeth and drinking.

Residents with weakened immune systems are asked to take extra caution of harmful bacteria that may be present in the water.

The City of Elsa has announced water boil instructions to ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes.

According to the city, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

Residents may purchase bottled water or obtain water from another suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Elsa's public water system will issue a notice to customers once the boil water notice is lifted and water is safe for consumption.

The main water leak is under repair.