Boil Order Issued for City of Scotland and Surrounding Areas

Residents urged to boil water after loss of water pressure

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:15pm

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The City of Scotland has issued a boil order notice effective immediately following a loss of water pressure. The order impacts residents within the city proper and several surrounding rural areas. Residents under notice should boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice.

Why it matters

Boil orders are issued when there is a risk of contamination in the water supply, often due to a loss of water pressure. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the community's drinking water until the issue can be resolved.

The details

The notice applies to all customers in the city of Scotland proper and to those in outlying areas east, west, and south of the water plant. Customers who receive water from the transmission line coming from Wichita Falls are not affected by this order. The city recommends bringing the water to a boil for at least one minute and allowing it to cool before use.

  • The boil order notice was issued on January 30, 2026 and is effective immediately.

The players

City of Scotland

The local government authority that issued the boil order notice.

Kyler

A contact person for residents with questions about the boil order.

Kim

Another contact person for residents with questions about the boil order.

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What’s next

City officials are working to resolve the water pressure issues. Information will also be updated on the blue sign in Scotland and on local Facebook pages.

The takeaway

Boil orders are a common precautionary measure taken by local authorities to ensure the safety of drinking water when there are issues with the water supply. Residents should follow the instructions provided by the city until the problem is resolved.