KILLEEN, Texas (Jan. 16, 2022) - A boil water notice issued effective Jan 14, 2022 for properties located at 1001-1007 Jackson Street, 1601-1709 Wood Avenue, 1501 Rancier Avenue, 1102 Toliver, and 1101-1103 Jacqueline Street is lifted effective immediately.
Due to a fire hydrant being hit, water crews had to isolate the water main to complete repairs. Water crews remained on site until all repairs were complete and water services were restored. Water quality samples were taken with results showing that no contamination occurred.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE was issued for the properties located at the above listed addresses effective January 14 at 2:30p.m. Residents at these addresses should have boiled all water prior to consumption until water sampling results confirmed that no contamination occurred. Public notice will be issued through the City of Killeen website, KilleenTexas.gov, by news release and the Boil Water Notice Hotline at (254) 501-6515 now that the notice is lifted.
TCEQ Required Notice:
Due to conditions caused by water system repair, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Killeen, PWS 0140006, to notify all customers at the above listed properties to boil their water prior to consumption. Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all affected customers should follow these directions. Affected individuals were notified in person or with a notice hung on the door. A press release was issued and local news agencies were notified prior to the repair.
The City of Killeen public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of Jan. 16, 2021 at 2p.m.
For updates on this order, call 254-501-6515. If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact the Water and Sewer Services official at 254-501-6319.