A boil water notice was issued in Rendon Monday after pressure dropped below state safety requirements.
Burleson-based Bethesda Water Supply Corporation issued the notice for customers in Rendon due to an equipment malfunction reduced distribution system pressure.
In a notice issued Monday, Bethesda Water Supply advised affected customers to boil water before washing their hands, bathing, brushing teeth, and drinking.
When pressure falls below a certain level, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires public water systems to issue boil water notices to destroy any potentially harmful bacteria.
During a boil water notice, water should be brought to a "vigorous, rolling boil" for two minutes, according to Bethesda Water Supply.
Public water system officials said they will notify customers when the water is safe for human consumption.
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