Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
July 29, 2025
Due to low pressure below 20 psi on July 29, 2025. TCEQ has required the City of Marlin PWS0730002 to notify the City of Marlin, to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). 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 public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.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 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 concerning this matter, you may contact Richard Cohrs Supervisor 254-883-3371
The City of Marlin is working hard to bring the system back to the correct pressure. Leaks have been identified and they are currently working on them. 4 leaks were already repaired yesterday and more are being worked on today. The water plant has had some repairs to help bring a higher water flow as well. Neither of the prisons, William P Hobby or N1 unit is currently on boil water notice. They both have adequate pressure as of right now.