Water is Safe! Temple Confirms ‘No E. coli Present’ After Rescinding Boil Notice

According to KXXV 25, the City of Temple announced today that the boil water notice has been officially rescinded. This decision comes after the city’s public water system confirmed that water quality is no longer compromised and no E. coli bacteria were detected in recent test results.

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The Water Crisis is Averted: Temple Shares Critical Update

The City stated that lab results from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) confirmed the water is now safe for drinking and other consumption. As a result, boiling water is no longer necessary for residents in the affected areas.

While the notice has been lifted, the City acknowledged community concerns, especially given the potential health risks associated with E. coli exposure. Symptoms may include diarrhea, mild fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and severe stomach cramps or abdominal pain. In rare cases, E. coli infection can be life-threatening, particularly for individuals with weakened immune systems, such as young children and the elderly.

CONFIRMED: Temple System Does Not Have E. coli Present

The affected areas included parts of southeast Temple, particularly south of HK Dodgen Loop and east of Little River Road/Old Highway 95. The City also confirmed that it coordinated closely with Temple Independent School District during the advisory, as Sampson-Howard Elementary School is located within the impacted zone. For further questions or concerns, residents are encouraged to contact the City of Temple Utility Services Office at 254-298-5611.