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Boil Water Notice Issued in Leander
Repairs performed on a water line may have caused water pressure in some areas of Leander to drop.

LEANDER, TX - The Leander Water and Wastewater Department has issued a boil water notice for the area from Pumpkin Ridge northwest to Cr 290.
Repairs performed on the utility’s water line may have caused water pressure to fall below the state requirement of 20 psi.
The department noted it is unlikely a contamination occurred, but they are required to notify residents because of state guidelines.
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“Due to conditions which have occurred recently in the water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption.
In order to destroy any harmful bacteria that may be present, all water intended for consumption or cooking should be boiled. The water should be brought to a running boiled, and be boiled for at least two minutes.
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As an alternative, residents within the affected area can purchase bottled water.
Officials will make an announcement when the boil water notice has been lifted.
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