Residents in specific areas of Fort Worth and Lake Worth are under a boil water notice following a significant water main rupture. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality mandated the advisory after a 24-inch water transmission main burst, causing a drop in water pressure below safe levels. This pressure drop raises concerns about potential contamination of the public water system.

The advisory affects customers within the city’s Northside 2 pressure plane encompassing parts of the near northside and areas around Lake Worth. The affected zones are clearly defined, but residents in River Oaks and Sansom Park are not included in this notice.

Identifying the Affected Areas

The first impacted area is generally bounded by Angle Avenue to the east, Sherman Street to the north, and the neighboring cities of River Oaks and Sansom Park to the west. The southern boundary extends westward from Angle Avenue along NW 28th Street to Loving Avenue then south to NW 25th Street west to McKinley Avenue south to NW 22nd Street west to Belle Street and south to Jacksboro Highway. Additionally, Fort Worth properties located west of Jacksboro Highway between Sansom Park and River Oaks are also included.

The second impacted area surrounds Lake Worth bounded by the lake to the west and south. Its northern boundary runs from Malaga Drive to Hiawatha Trail continuing to Interstate 820 and Jacksboro Highway.

Safety Measures and Water Distribution

Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to boil their water vigorously for two minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing hands and face. This precaution is especially important for vulnerable populations including children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

To assist residents, the city is setting up a bottled water distribution site at the North Tri-Ethnic Center located at 2950 Roosevelt Ave. Distribution will run from noon until 10 p.m. Monday and resume at 6 a.m. Tuesday with a limit of one case of water per vehicle.

Crews have already isolated the main break and are working diligently on repairs. Officials will conduct bacteriological testing across the affected zones to ensure the water is safe, a process that takes 24 hours to complete. The city will formally rescind the notice once all laboratory samples pass safety standards.

Utility officials are developing an interactive search map for the city’s water website to help customers check their specific addresses. In the meantime, residents with questions can contact the Water Customer Contact Center at 817-392-4477 or via email at [email protected].