City of Breckenridge and SRSUD rural water issue Boil Water Notices
Two local areas are under boil water notices after both the City of Breckenridge and the Stephens Regional Special Utility District (rural water) issued notices.
City of Breckenridge Boil Water Notice
Due to a water line repair on Thursday, Oct. 23, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Breckenridge’s public water system to notify customers in the southwest corner of the city to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). The affected area includes W. Elliott at Sunset, east to Mistletoe, south and then back west and north on S. Post Oak Road; includes Chaparrel Neighborhood, Meadowgreen Apts.and immediate area to west of S. Post Oak Road (see the map below).
Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the City of Breckenridge officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
If you have questions, contact City Manager Cynthia Northrop or Scott Bills at 254-559-8287.
City of Breckenridge Boil Water Notice, effective Oct. 23, 2025.
SRSUD Boil Water Notice
Due to a loss of pressure as a result of a power outage on Oct. 24, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required water system PWS 2150007, Stephens Regional Special Utility District, to notify customers in the southwest portion of the county of the need to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). The Boil Water Notice applies to customers of the SRSUD on Highway 183 South, beginning at the County Road 146 Intersection, extending south, including FM 1032 and all adjacent county roads. (See the map below.)
Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
SRSUD officials encourage everyone to share this information with anyone who might drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions, contact, the District’s office at 254-559-6180 during business hours or Kelvin Nickell, Water Plant Operator, at 254-488-2333.
Stephens Regional Special Utility District (rural water) Boil Water Notice, effective Oct. 24, 2025.
