Boil Water Notice Issued for Some Webster County Residents

A water line break in Eupora's system prompts precautions for customers in Walthall and Bellefontaine.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:04pm

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An extreme close-up X-ray photograph revealing the internal structure of a water pipe joint, with ghostly glowing lines highlighting the point of a line break that has caused a boil water notice in the community.An X-ray view of a water pipe joint exposes the point of a critical infrastructure failure, prompting a boil water notice for local residents.Eupora Today

Some residents in Webster County, Mississippi have been advised to boil their tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth due to a water line break in the City of Eupora's water system. The boil water notice will remain in effect until the city receives test results back from the state health department.

Why it matters

Boil water notices are issued when there is a potential risk of contamination to the public water supply, often due to infrastructure issues like a line break. Ensuring residents take proper precautions is critical to protect public health and safety.

The details

A water line break in the City of Eupora's water system has prompted the system to issue a boil water notice affecting customers in the nearby communities of Walthall and Bellefontaine. Residents in those areas are advised not to drink tap water or use it to make drinks or ice, and to boil water for at least one minute before using it for cooking or brushing teeth.

  • The boil water notice was issued on March 30, 2026.

The players

City of Eupora Water System

The municipal water utility serving the city of Eupora, Mississippi and surrounding areas.

Mississippi State Department of Health

The state agency responsible for testing and approving the safety of public water supplies in Mississippi.

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What’s next

The boil water notice will remain in effect until the City of Eupora Water System receives test results back from the Mississippi State Department of Health confirming the water is safe to drink.

The takeaway

Boil water notices are an important public health measure to ensure the safety of a community's water supply when there are concerns about potential contamination. Residents should follow the instructions carefully until the issue is resolved.