Why is this being called a “voluntary” boil recommendation and not a Boil Water Notice? Suggestions for different types of water use:Preparing and cooking foodWash all fruits and vegetables with boiled water that has cooled or with bottled water. Use boiled water when preparing drinks, such as coffee, tea, and lemonadeWash food preparation surfaces with boiled water. If I have low water pressure or no water, should I turn the water off at the meter to avoid problems when the water pressure is restored? When the water is restored, it will be pushed out at your normal water pressure rate.

SAN MARCOS, Texas – San Marcos residents are under a citywide boil water notice until 5 p.m. on Saturday, officials said. The notice comes after there was construction damage to a city water main Thursday afternoon, which resulted in a system pressure drop, officials said. “After the main is repaired and water samples are processed, we would expect to receive satisfactory water quality results by 5 p.m. on Saturday which will allow us to rescind the precautionary boil water notice at that time.”The following is part of San Marcos' Emergency Boil Water notice:“To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making can be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may wish to purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.”Anyone with questions can contact the Water & Wastewater Utility Office at 512-393-8010 during business hours.