ENNIS, Texas – Water services for the city of Ennis have been restored for everyone, but the boil water notice remains in effect.
The city of Ennis says it has fixed all but one water main break, and water pressure has been properly restored.
The city sent off water samples on Monday around 6 p.m. and expects to know in 24 hours if the water is safe to drink again.
Until then, Ennis ISD has canceled class for a second consecutive day, Due to the boil water notice, the district has canceled class again.
An eight-inch water main broke at the intersection of I-45 and Highway 34 Saturday night. That break triggered several others in Ennis.
Ennis boil water notice: Where to get bottled water
7 leaks last night caused a water issue that is working to get resolved. Classes are cancelled today in Ennis and officers will distribute over 76,000 bottles of water to residents.
The city says there were a total of seven water main breaks. All but one have been fixed as of Monday night.
One water tower had to be shut off to isolate the leak on I-45, and the second couldn’t be filled due to the other leaks.
Until the lab results are back, Ennis residents are asked to boil their water before use.
Bottled water has been given away at Fire Station No. 1 at 1700 West Lake Bardwell Drive. Water distribution will continue through Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Boil Water Notice
If commercially bottled water is not available, boil your tap water before using it. Boiling kills germs in the tap water that could make you sick. To kill germs, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute. To avoid burns, allow boiled water to cool before you use it. NOTE: You will still need to boil tap water if it has been through a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water.
Do not use water or ice from your fridge
During any type of drinking water advisory, do not drink or use water from appliances connected to your water line. This includes the water and ice dispensers in your refrigerator or freezer.
Drinking and cooking
Use commercially bottled water or boiled water for drinking and to prepare and cook food.
Handwashing
In many cases, you can use tap water and soap to wash your hands during a boil water advisory.
Bathing and showering
Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering. Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.
Brushing teeth
Brush your teeth using boiled water or commercially bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first.
Washing dishes
If possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory. Sanitize all baby bottles.
Dishwashers are generally safe to use if they have a sanitizing cycle or reach a final rinse temperature of at least 150°F (66°C).
To wash dishes by hand, wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would, using hot water. In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water. Soak the rinsed dishes in water for at least one minute. Let the dishes air dry completely before using them again.
Laundry
It is safe to wash clothes as usual.
Cleaning
Clean washable toys and surfaces with commercially bottled water, boiled water, or water that has been disinfected with bleach.
Caring for pets
Give pets commercially bottled water or boiled water that has cooled.
Caring for your garden and houseplants
You can use tap water for houseplants and gardens, including watering plants you eat.
