May 30, 2017 - On May 22, 2017 due to a positive coliform sample, our public water system The City of Joaquin (2100010) as precautionary measure issued a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.
Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of May 30, 2017
If you have questions, contact Stacy Cranford at 903-692-4313, Perry Pugh at 936-572-8226 or the City of Joaquin at 936-269-3021.
If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.
May 22, 2017 - Due to a positive bacteriological sample, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Joaquin / 2100010 to notify customers in Joaquin, Texas of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
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.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Cranford at (903) 692-4313, Perry Pugh at (936) 572-8226, or the City Office at (936) 269-3021.
If a customer wishes to contact the TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.
