Parts of Laredo under precautionary boil water notice for Jefferson Water Treatment Plant service area

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) — Parts of Laredo are under a precautionary boil water notice issued May 22 at approximately 8 p.m. for customers in the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant service area.

Officials said the problem appears isolated and the plant itself is operating normally.

The city issued a map showing two water service areas. The green area represents the El Pico Water Treatment Plant service area, which is not affected. The blue area represents the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant service area, which is affected by the boil water notice.

Only customers served by the Jefferson area are included in the precautionary boil water notice.

People in that area should boil water for drinking, cooking and ice making. They should bring it to a rolling boil for two minutes, then let it cool.

Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño signed a precautionary local emergency declaration to support the response.

Residents who are not sure whether they are impacted can call 3-1-1 for more information.

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