TEMPLE, TX (October 16, 2025) - UPDATE: Additional test results indicate the sample itself was contaminated while being collected. The actual water in the system does not have E. coli present and has been shown to meet drinking water standards.
TEMPLE, TX (October 16, 2025) - UPDATE: On October 15, 2025 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Temple public water system, TX0140005, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of October 16, 2025.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact City of Temple Utilities at 254-298-5611.
City of Temple Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice
TEMPLE, TX (October 15, 2025) - UPDATE: The City of Temple is coordinating with the Temple Independent School District (TISD) regarding this notice, as the Sampson-Howard Elementary campus is located within the affected area.
TEMPLE, TX (October 15, 2025) - Due to a positive E. coli sample during testing, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Temple to notify all customers of the affected area to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
The approximate affected area is South of SE HK Dodgen Loop and East of Little River Rd/Old Hwy 95. A detailed map is included below:
Approximate affected area is South of SE HK Dodgen Loop and East of Little River Rd/Old Hwy 95
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
This is being issued out of an abundance of caution.
For questions concerning this matter, please contact the City of Temple Utility Services office at (254) 298-5611.