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Several Central Texas water suppliers have lifted boil water notices although some are still in effect.
Boil notices issued Feb. 17 by O&E Water Supply Corp. and East Bell County Water Supply were both rescinded Wednesday.
The suppliers said tests showed boiling water was no longer necessary after the system took corrective actions.
The city of Cameron lifted its boil order Tuesday, City Manager Rhett Parker said in an email.
Belton-based Dog Ridge Water Supply Corp. said its boil notice issued on Friday was rescinded Tuesday after testing showed the system took corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality. The results were sent to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Several Central Texas water suppliers have issued boil water notices that resulted from cold weather-related leaks or service disruptions.
O&B Water Supply Corp., which provides water to the Oenaville and Belfalls areas, issued a boil water notice Feb. 17.
Bruceville-Eddy Water Department, East Bell County Water Supply Corp. and Dog Ridge Water Supply have also issued boil notices since last week.
In the Belton area, 439 Water Supply on Sunday lifted a boil notice issued on Feb. 17.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. Water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil for two minutes.