Water valve repairs completed, boil water notice still in effect, Devine officials say

DEVINE, Texas – UPDATE, 4/23 at 9:47 a.m.:

Devine officials said water valve repairs have been completed, and the system was “gradually building pressure.”

Residents should expect to see water service returning gradually; however, the boil water notice remains in effect until further notice, the officials said.

UPDATE, 4/23 at 8:51 a.m.:

An update from the City of Devine said that due to weather delays, the water main project is taking longer than expected.

Restoration work is still ongoing.

ORIGINAL:

Devine residents are under a citywide boil water notice, officials said Tuesday.

Residents are advised to boil water used for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth until further notice.

The city said the notice is due to an infrastructure improvement project.

According to the city of Devine, the precaution is required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The public will be notified when the water is safe to use, city officials said.

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