Boil water notice in Starrville area

STARRVILLE – A boil water notice was issued for the Starrville area on Thursday. According to our news partner KETK, it’s due to a prolonged reduction in distribution system pressure along with a water main break. Customers with Starrville-Friendship Water Supply Corporation in the following areas will have to boil their water prior to consumption: County Road 3104, County Road 373, Farm-to-Market road 16, and related parts of Highway 271. Customers will have to boil their water prior to washing their hands and face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc. Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria and all customers should follow those directions.

Water should be boiled to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. When it is no longer necessary to boil water, Starrville-Friendship WSC officials say they will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking or human consumption purposes. If anyone has any questions concerning the notice, they can contact the office at 903-845-2825 or SFWSC1966@gmail.com.