Castroville Lifts Boil-Water Notice After Main Break

The notice was in effect for two days after a water line rupture in the San Antonio suburb.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:36pm

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The city of Castroville, located about 25 miles west of downtown San Antonio, lifted a boil-water notice on Friday, two days after a water main break forced officials to implement it. The break was fixed within hours on Wednesday, but the city had urged residents to boil any water they planned to cook with, drink or use for personal hygiene until the notice was lifted.

Why it matters

Boil-water notices are common in many cities after infrastructure issues, but they can cause disruption and inconvenience for residents. Castroville's quick resolution of the main break and lifting of the notice within 48 hours helped minimize the impact on the local community.

The details

A water main break occurred in Castroville on Wednesday, prompting city officials to issue a boil-water notice as a precaution. The break was repaired the same day, but the notice remained in effect until water quality tests confirmed the safety of the water supply on Friday.

  • The boil-water notice was issued on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The notice was lifted on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Castroville

A city located about 25 miles west of downtown San Antonio, Texas.

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The takeaway

Castroville's swift response and quick resolution of the water main break demonstrates the city's ability to effectively manage infrastructure issues and minimize disruptions for residents.