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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 10, 2026Hillsborough

City of Alpine issues boil water notice following water main leak

The City of Alpine has issued a mandatory boil water notice for residents following a significant water main leak near West Highway 90 that caused a loss of pressure in the local storage system. Residents are instructed to boil water for at least two minutes before consumption until laboratory testing confirms the supply is safe.

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Why It Matters

Residents must alter their water usage for drinking, cooking, and hygiene to prevent potential bacterial contamination until the city officially lifts the notice.

Key Facts

  • A significant water leak occurred near West Highway 90, causing a loss of pressure in the city's ground storage tank.
  • Residents must boil water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing food for at least two minutes.
  • Boiled water must be cooled before consumption.
  • Bottled water is an acceptable alternative to boiling tap water.
  • Water does not need to be boiled for bathing, laundry, or watering plants, but residents should avoid swallowing water while showering.
  • The city is required to maintain the notice until laboratory tests confirm the water is safe.
  • City crews are currently repairing the leak and will flush the system and take bacteriological samples once repairs are complete.
  • Residents can call (432) 837-3301, option 1, for updates.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTexas Commission on Environmental Quality“Regulatory body overseeing water safety standards”locationWest Highway 90“Location of the water main leak”other432-837-3301“Contact number for city updates”locationAlpine“City where the water leak occurred”