Temple residents voice frustration after E. coli water scare and limited notification

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — Temple residents are raising concerns after an E. coli-related boil water notice was issued — with some saying they were never notified.

A boil water notice was issued in Temple after a positive E. coli test during routine sampling.

Some residents say they were never notified, raising concerns about city communication.

The notice has been rescinded, but neighbors remain uneasy and want clearer alerts in the future.

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“The fact that we really shouldn’t shower, you can’t wash your hands, we’re using bottled water to brush our teeth, wash our hands and do anything you normally can,” said Temple resident Saige.

Wednesday afternoon