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Boil order issued for NW Sherman after major water line break - KXII

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Boil order issued for NW Sherman after major water line break

UPDATE (1:00PM SUN): Boil Water Notification, City of Sherman

Due to a water main break, the City of Sherman is notifying customers of a boil water notice.

All water shall be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the City will notify customers that the water is safe for consumption.

Please see map or map on the city’s website to see if you are impacted.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact 903-892-7258.

ORIGINAL STORY:

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The City of Sherman said Sunday morning a major water line break has occurred near Lamberth at Canyon Creek.

The city says crews are currently isolating the broken main so that repressurization can occur.

A boil order has been issued for the affected area (see map above and below for affected area).

Follow the City of Sherman’s Facebook page for updates.

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