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Northside, area near Lake Worth under boil water notice after water main breaks
By McKinnon Rice at Fort Worth Report
· June 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Parts of Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood and an area near Lake Worth are under a boil water notice following a break in a 24-inch water main at Rosen Avenue and NW 28th Street in Fort Worth. The break led to a drop in water pressure that measured below standards set by the Texas Commission on En
Key takeaway An alternative option is to use bottled water, which the city will distribute to residents at North Tri-Ethnic Center, 2950 Roosevelt Ave.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The boil water notice affecting parts of Fort Worth's Northside neighborhood and an area near Lake Worth is a concern for residents, particularly those with weakened immune systems. Given the city's history of severe weather, including tornadoes that can damage infrastructure, it's crucial for the city to have a robust plan in place for responding to water main breaks and ensuring the safety of the water supply. The distribution of bottled water at the North Tri-Ethnic Center is a welcome step, but residents may also be wondering about the condition of the city's water infrastructure and what measures are being taken to prevent similar breaks in the future. As the city waits for test results to determine when the boil water notice can be lifted, residents will be watching to see how quickly and effectively the city can restore safe drinking water to the affected areas.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Parts of Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood and an area near Lake Worth are under a boil water notice following a break in a 24-inch water main at Rosen Avenue and NW 28th Street in Fort Worth. The break led to a drop in water pressure that measured below standards set by the Texas Commission on En
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