The city's two wells have been shut down and are expected to remain shut until Tuesday at the earliest.
Pallets of water wait Sunday to be distributed to Kirby residents at the Kevin Riedel Fire Station at 5560 Duffek Dr. The City of Kirby has been under a boil water notice since Friday.As summer temperatures soared above 100 degrees on Sunday, the city of Kirby remained under a boil water notice days after multiple breaks in a water main shut down its only two wells.
“They’ve been providing every day,” said Kirby resident Jesus Vasquez. “And the community’s come together really well. Everybody’s taking care of each other. Even the neighbors, we’re all checking up on each other. We’re good.”
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