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Crowley water customers asked to boil water; tanks refilling after break near pump
By NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
The city of Crowley is asking residents to boil their water prior to consumption after a break in the water line caused the supply to drop to critical levels overnight.
City officials said a water line broke near the pump station, cutting off water service to much of the city late Tuesday into...
Key takeaway City officials told NBC 5 they aren’t sure what caused the break, but that it was not related to any construction.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The water boil notice in Crowley serves as a disruption to daily life for residents, particularly those in neighboring communities like Southlake who may have friends and family affected by the issue. As the city of Crowley works to refill its water tanks and restore normal water pressure, residents will need to take precautions to ensure their water is safe for consumption. This incident also raises questions about the integrity of the water infrastructure in surrounding areas, including Southlake, where residents may be wondering about the condition of their own water systems. The fact that the break in Crowley was not related to construction suggests that aging infrastructure may be a contributing factor, which could have implications for other local communities with similar water systems. As the situation in Crowley is resolved, Southlake residents may want to pay attention to any updates on the city's own water infrastructure and maintenance plans.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The city of Crowley is asking residents to boil their water prior to consumption after a break in the water line caused the supply to drop to critical levels overnight.
City officials said a water line broke near the pump station, cutting off water service to much of the city late Tuesday into...
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