Lewisville ISD to close 21 schools Monday while city deals with water issues


    • The City of Lewisville has issued a boil water notice on Sunday.

    • A 30-inch water line in the city broke, according to the city.

    • Water should be boiled before using it for drinking, bathing or cooking.

  • The City of Lewisville has issued a boil water notice on Sunday.

  • A 30-inch water line in the city broke, according to the city.

  • Water should be boiled before using it for drinking, bathing or cooking.

Texas’s LewisvilleDue to a water main break, the City of Lewisville is advising citizens to boil their water before drinking it.

On Monday, Lewisville ISD will close 21 of its schools and facilities. The district should have sent out an email notification to parents at the affected sites.

Lewisville Boil Water Notice

FILE: A photograph showing water in a drinking glass made of clear glass.

We know:

After a 30-inch line burst on February 2, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ordered the City of Lewisville to issue a boil water advisory.

To eliminate any harmful bacteria, residents are advised to boil their water before using it for cooking, drinking, brushing their teeth, or washing their hands and face.

You can use bottled water or water from other appropriate sources.

On Saturday night, many people experienced a brief period without water.

Throughout the night, crews labored to fix the pipe.

More than 600 eateries were contacted by health inspectors on Sunday to inform them of the boil water notice and safe operating procedures.

What is unknown to us:

We are still unsure of how long residents will have to boil their water.

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The boil water advisory will remain in effect for at least one day, according to the city.

Customers will receive a notification informing them when the boil water advisory has been withdrawn.

Affected Area

By clicking this link, you may see if your area is impacted.

How to Properly Boil Water During Boil Water Notice

Water should be boiled and chilled before use to ensure that any dangerous bacteria have been eliminated.

Bring the water to a roaring, vigorous boil and let it cook for two minutes.

Reasons to be concerned:

People with compromised immune systems, elderly individuals, and children are especially susceptible to dangerous germs.

Queries:

Aaron Russell, Katelyn Hearon, or the Public Service Department at 972-219-3510 are available for inquiries.

The City of Lewisville is the source of the information in this article.

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