Livingston has issued a boil water advisory after a water main break.
Livingston officials said the mainline failure followed extreme weather conditions and temporarily disrupted water service for some customers across the system. Repairs are complete, but the advisory remains in effect until further notice as a precaution.
“Due to extreme weather, the city recently experienced a mainline failure, which has been repaired,” the notice stated.
The advisory applies to water used for drinking and food preparation. Even though service has been restored, Officials said customers should take specific steps to reduce any potential health risk while the notice remains active.
Until further notice, water customers are advised to boil water prior to using it for drinking or food preparation as a precaution. The notice instructs customers to first remove any visible material before heating the water. That step is meant to address sediment that may have entered lines during the break.
“Prior to boiling, the water should be strained through a clean cloth to remove any sediment or floating material,” the notice stated. “This step should be completed before heating.”
After straining, the water must be boiled to ensure proper disinfection. Officials emphasized that the boil must be sustained, not brief.
“The water should then be heated to a vigorous boil, and the rolling boil should be maintained for one minute to ensure disinfection,” the notice stated.
Livingston officials said the advisory will remain in place until further notice and urged customers to continue following the guidance until the city announces that normal use can resume. As a result, Overton County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 4.