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Fort Worth completes water main break repairs, boil water notice rescinded
By Hannah Jones and Alanna Quillen at NBC DFW
· June 15, 2026
· 4 min read
The boil water notice issued by the City of Fort Worth for parts of Northside and Lake Worth is no longer in effect on Tuesday afternoon, after a large water main break on Monday. Officials say the 24-inch water main break caused water pressure to fall below minimum standards required by the Texas C
Key takeaway Officials say the 24-inch water main break caused water pressure to fall below minimum standards required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and triggered a precautionary boil water notice.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The completion of water main break repairs and the rescinding of the boil water notice brings relief to the over 4,800 connections in Fort Worth's near northside and areas around Lake Worth. The affected areas, including parts of Northside and Lake Worth, are now able to access safe drinking water without the need for boiling. The city's swift response, including the establishment of a drive-thru bottled water distribution site at the North Tri-Ethnic Center, helped mitigate the impact of the water main break. As the city's infrastructure continues to age, incidents like this highlight the importance of maintenance and investment in Fort Worth's water systems. The fact that a 24-inch water main break could trigger a precautionary boil water notice affecting thousands of residents underscores the need for proactive measures to prevent such disruptions in the future. Residents can now return to their normal routines, but the city must remain vigilant in maintaining its water infrastructure to prevent similar incidents.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The boil water notice issued by the City of Fort Worth for parts of Northside and Lake Worth is no longer in effect on Tuesday afternoon, after a large water main break on Monday. Officials say the 24-inch water main break caused water pressure to fall below minimum standards required by the Texas C
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