UPDATE: Boil water notice rescinded for Rusk Rural WSC clients

UPDATED 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23

Rusk Rural WSC officials have rescinded a boil water notice that was issued Tuesday.

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As of 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, Rusk Rural Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil water notice for customers who live along FM 1248 and County Roads 1202, 2107, 2109, 2110, 2115, 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2201, 2202 and 2217, off FM 1248, until further notice.

Due to conditions which have occurred recently in the water system, TCEQ has required RRWSC to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption.

Water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from another suitable source. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, WSC officials will notify customers.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact the Rusk Rural WSC office at 903-683-6178, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.