MURPHY, Texas — Editor's note: A previous version of this story said the boil water notice was issued due to E.coli being present in the water, as was stated in the press release headline sent out by the city. This story has been updated to reflect updates from city officials.
The city of Murphy rescinded its boil water notice Monday after distribution system pressures dropped over the weekend.
The city initiated the notice Saturday for the following areas:
- Rolling Ridge
- The Ranch
- The Gables
- Maxwell Creek North
- Stratford Crossing
- The Aviary
- Hunters Landing
- Daniel Crossing
A press release from the city of Murphy (attached below) states in its headline that E. coli was present in the water. After publishing this story, city officials reached out to WFAA stating that there have been no positive test of E. coli found within the water. Rather, the release sent out is a standard message required to be sent out once water pressure goes under a certain number. City officials told WFAA tests are being done, and they hope to have finished results by midday Sunday.
By then, the city issued an updated saying one of the 11 test sites detected bacteria in the water.
For more information, you can reach out to the city at 972-468-4376.
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