Boil Water Notice Issued for Floydada, Texas

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The City of Floydada, Texas has issued a boil water notice for all customers of its public water system due to a main water line shut off for repair. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the city to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption, such as for drinking, cooking, and washing hands, to ensure destruction of any harmful bacteria or microbes.

Why it matters

Boil water notices are an important public health measure to protect vulnerable populations like children, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems from potential waterborne illnesses when a community water system experiences an issue. Proper boiling of water can kill off any harmful bacteria or microbes that may have entered the water supply.

The details

The city has instructed customers to bring water to a vigorous rolling boil for at least two minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, or making ice. Customers can also opt to purchase bottled water as an alternative. The boil water notice will remain in effect until the city notifies customers that the water is once again safe for consumption without boiling.

• The boil water notice was issued on January 27, 2026.

What’s next

The city will notify customers when the boil water notice is no longer in effect and the water is safe for consumption without boiling.