Whitewright- 498 Bethel Cannon Rd, Whitewright Residents are encouraged to bring all water used for consumption to a rigorous boil prior to use. This includes drinking, cooking, ice making and brushing of teeth, among other uses. In lieu of boiling, the city also recommends that residents purchase bottled water or use water obtained from an outside source. "Due to major power outages throughout the area, the City of Sherman's surface water system experienced reduced system pressure," an update on the city of Sherman website said. "As a result, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Sherman, Texas, PWS 0910006, to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria. The affected area includes the city’s entire surface water zone, encompassing the north and west portions of the city. A map of the affected can be found here.