City of Olton Lifts Boil Water Notice

OLTON, TX — The City of Olton has lifted the boil water notice for all residents in the area.

The notice, issued on Wednesday, was mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It required all residents to boil their water before consumption after microbiological samples from the public water system tested positive for E. coli.

According to a press release, residents were previously told to boil water before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, washing hands or face, and preparing food. 

Special precautions are still being advised for children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems vulnerable to bacteria.

Residents were previously advised to purchase bottled water or use water from another safe source for drinking and other purposes.