City of Laurel Lifts Boil Water Notice Following Water Line Repair
The City of Laurel, Mississippi has lifted its citywide boil water notice, which was put in place following a water line break near the water treatment plant that caused a loss of water pressure.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 8, 2026 — The City of Laurel, Mississippi announced today that its citywide boil water notice has been lifted. This notice was initially issued out of an abundance of caution for residents after a significant water line break occurred near the city’s water treatment plant.
The water line break resulted in a substantial loss of water pressure across the city’s distribution system. Maintaining adequate water pressure is crucial for ensuring the safety and integrity of the public water supply, as low pressure can allow contaminants to enter the system. In response to the pressure loss, the city implemented the boil water notice, advising all customers to boil their water before consumption, cooking, or brushing teeth until further notice.
Following the incident, city officials and crews worked to repair the damaged water line. The duration of the boil water notice was contingent upon the successful completion of repairs and subsequent testing of the water system to confirm that water quality has been restored to safe levels. The specific date the water line break occurred and the total duration of the boil water notice were not immediately available.
The lifting of the notice signifies that water samples taken from the system have met state and federal drinking water standards. Residents no longer need to boil their water. The City of Laurel has not provided further details regarding the cause of the water line break or the specific repairs undertaken.
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