In Wolfe City, many homes and businesses do not have water service as of Monday afternoon. Furthermore, a boil water notice is in effect for those who do have water service.
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.
“Repairs will be made as soon as the supplies are located and the crews are on site,” the release said.
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.
Early Monday morning, Wolfe City Independent School District canceled 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.
As of late Monday afternoon, no further information was available.
