July 23, 2026
Date: July 23, 2026To: Central Heights Utilities Customers (Public Water System ID # TX1740008)Subject: BOIL WATER NOTIFICATIONDue to low water pressure caused by a water main break, the Texas Commission onEnvironmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Central Heights Utilities public water system (PWSID Number TX1740008) to notify customers north of CR 104 to boil their water prior toconsumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, andpersons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and allcustomers 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 humanconsumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiledfor two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water fromsome other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, Central Heights Utilities officials will notifycustomers that the water is safe for drinking or human consumption purposes. Once the boilwater notice is no longer in effect, Central Heights Utilities will issue a notice to customers thatrescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those whomay 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 distributingcopies by hand or mail.If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Mr. Jeremiah Poling, DeputyGeneral Manager, Angelina & Neches River Authority at (936) 632-7795 or (800) 282-5634.If you wish to contact TCEQ, you may call (512) 239-4691.
