Boil water notice continues for portion of Tyler

TYLER — After a water main break on SSW Loop 323 in front of Sam’s Club on Monday, some restaurants in the area remain closed due to the boil water notice. According to our news partner KETK, City of Tyler officials said the water line was repaired, but with the boil water notice still in effect, restaurants like McDonalds near Walmart remain closed. Before the notice can be cancelled the city must test water samples. Some residents expressed frustration that they could not visit their favorite restaurants.

The city said new water samples have been taken to a lab. If in the clear, life can get back to normal for people in west Tyler. Originally, the city hoped to drop the boil water notice on Wednesday or Thursday.

On Monday, April 22, Tyler Water Utilities identified a significant break in a water main on SSW Loop 323, directly in front of Sam’s Club. This break caused water shortages or low water pressure in many households and businesses. TWU issued a boil water notice later Monday afternoon in the west area of Tyler. This impacts an area from the Frankston Highway to State Highway 64. This is affecting about 3,400 connections.

During a boil water notice, customers are urged to boil water prior to consumption. This would be washing hands and face, brushing teeth, cooking, drinking and making ice. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. When it has cooled, then it is safe to consume. City officials say they hope they can rescind the boil water notice by Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.

To view a map of the affected area, click here.