The Harlingen Waterworks System has issued a boil water notice to all of its customers on Tuesday.

According to a news release, on Monday, during a normal seasonal operation of the Downtown Water Plant, employees noticed a cloudiness in the water that was above the acceptable levels.

Employees placed the plant offline and began investigating the cause, according to the news release. It was determined that sedimentation from one of the clear wells was disturbed and temporarily pumped out into the distribution system.

The news release said while the Harlingen Waterworks System is confident only a minimal amount was discharged, they have issued a precautionary boil water notice.

To ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water being used for drinking, cooking or

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