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City of Alpine issues boil water notice after water leak
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The leak, located near West Highway 90, caused a loss of pressure at a ground storage tank.
A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Alpine due to a water leak. The leak, located near West Highway 90, caused a loss of pressure at a ground storage tank. As a precaution, the city issued the notice to ensure public safety.
City crews are working to repair the leak and restore normal water pressure. The public will be notified once the water is safe to drink again. For the most up-to-date information, residents can refer to the official announcement from the City of Alpine.
Further details on the situation are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Alpine due to a water leak. The leak, located near West Highway 90, caused a loss of pressure at a ground storage tank. As a precaution, the city…
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