In Wolfe City, water service is slowly being restored as of Tuesday morning. A broken pump was repaired late Monday, and water began flowing through the city's system again, although it will take some time for levels in the city's water tower to return to normal. A boil water notice is in effect for Wolfe City municipal water customers until further notice.
Wolfe City ISD has announced that schools will operate on normal schedules Tuesday. Wolfe City ISD classes were cancelled Monday because of the interruption of water service.
Damaged pump failed over the weekend
On Sunday, local officials announced the implementation of a boil water notice to remain in effect until the city announces the discontinuation of the notice. A release from municipal government said the boil notice was the result of repairs to a water line.
Later on Sunday, city officials announced that the city’s well has pump and motor damage as a result of the February winter storm, and that customers could experience an interruption of service. The release said that repair efforts were being delayed due to lack of unspecified supplies.
Also on Sunday, staff from the Hickory Creek Special Utility District installed a faucet on the fire hydrant at Wolfe City High School. That hydrant is supplied by the Hickory Creek SUD rather the Wolfe City municipal system, and the water from the hydrant is safe to drink. Members of the public were invited to get potable water from that hydrant if needed.
Repairs completed late Monday
Early Monday morning, Wolfe City Independent School District cancelled Monday’s classes due to the lack of water service on campuses. Bottled water was distributed at Wolfe City Middle School Monday morning.
Late Monday morning, a city government release said that a working well pump and motor had been installed, but that workers had encountered an electrical problem that had prevented the resumption of service.
Monday night, the city announced that the well had been repaired but water levels within the delivery system would take some time to return to normal levels. Residents were asked to conserve water until normal levels and water pressure is restored.
