KILLEEN (June 18, 2010)-The City of Killeen has issued an emergency boil water notice for one of its neighborhoods.

City crews replacing a water valve on Thursday noticed some leaking valve joints along Little Avenue in Killeen.

The crews were forced to turn off water service in the area to make the necessary repairs.

Water service was restored but residents along Little Avenue from 10th Street to Brook Drive are cautioned to BOIL ALL WATER BEFORE CONSUMING until the city lifts the order.

The Boil Water Notice
Due to conditions caused by maintenance of the water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires the city of Killeen, PWS 0140006, to notify all customers in the above listed area to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and for making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you.

If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact:

Robert White, Director of Water & Sewer Services
(254) 634-7461 ext. 224

Jim Butler, Director of Public Works
(254) 501-7620

TCEQ
(512) 239-4691