Boil Water Notice Issued for Parts of Copperas Cove After Main Break

A boil water notice was issued on December 31, 2025 for portions of Copperas Cove after a water main break caused a loss of pressure in the local distribution system. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Copperas Cove, Public Water System 0500001, to notify affected customers to boil their water prior to consumption until further notice.

The advisory affects the following locations: the 100 and 200 blocks of E Avenue F, the 300 block of E Avenue E, the 300 block of S 2nd Street, and the 400 block of S Main Street. The break occurred on December 30, 2025 in the 100 block of E Avenue F and resulted in pressure loss that can allow contaminants to enter the water system. The notice was posted December 31 and remains in effect as of January 2, 2026.

Residents in the affected areas should not drink tap water without first boiling or using bottled water. Boil water guidance used by public health agencies recommends bringing water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, allowing it to cool, and storing it in a clean container. Do not use tap water for making ice, preparing baby formula, brushing teeth, or washing food unless it has been boiled or is bottled. Dishwashing by hand requires either use of boiled water or disinfection; automatic dishwashers that reach a high-temperature rinse cycle may be acceptable, but users should follow official guidance from the city before relying on them.

Local businesses, schools, and care facilities in the listed blocks should adjust operations to ensure safe water for drinking and food service. Residents who rely on well water or alternative private supplies should confirm whether they are affected by the advisory. Vulnerable populations, including infants, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, should use extra caution and prefer bottled water until the advisory is lifted.

The city advised that affected customers were instructed about boiling procedures, advisory details, and how to get additional information or updates. Customers should monitor City of Copperas Cove communications for announcements that the system has been repaired, pressure restored, and water testing has confirmed safety before resuming normal use. The advisory will remain in effect until city and TCEQ officials determine the system meets safety standards and provide formal notice that boiling is no longer required.