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Two North Texas cities under boil water notices following water main breaks
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Officials in Crowley and Aledo have advised residents to boil their water before consumption due to water main breaks in the cities. In Crowley, the city said it’s awaiting test results from the water samples before lifting the notice.
Key takeaway In Crowley, the city said it’s awaiting test results from the water samples before lifting the notice.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The boil water notices in Crowley and Aledo serve as a disruption to daily life for residents in these North Texas cities. For Southlake residents, this situation may prompt a review of their own city's water infrastructure and emergency preparedness plans. Although Southlake is not currently affected, the proximity of these incidents underscores the potential for similar issues to arise in neighboring communities. The city's water utility and public works departments may take this opportunity to inspect and maintain their own water mains, reducing the risk of a similar break occurring in Southlake. Residents may also want to take note of the procedures in place for responding to water main breaks and the protocols for issuing boil water notices, in the event that such a situation were to occur in their own community. This awareness can help ensure a swift and effective response if a water emergency were to arise in Southlake.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Officials in Crowley and Aledo have advised residents to boil their water before consumption due to water main breaks in the cities. In Crowley, the city said it’s awaiting test results from the water samples before lifting the notice.
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