City of Avery, Texas

06/09/2026

Boil Water Notice Rescinded
June 09, 2026

On May 28, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Avery public water system, PWS 1940005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as June 09, 2026.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact John Richardson, Public Works Superintendent at (903)933-1100 or 250 U.S. Highway 250 Business, Avery, Texas 75554.

John Richardson
Public Works Superintendent

06/08/2026

Avery Citywide Clean-Up Days
June 12-13, 2026
The following items are not allowed in the dumpsters:
• Tires
• Batteries
• Wet paint
• Asbestos
• Appliances with refrigerant,
• Chemicals on EPA list
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Solvents
• Thinners
Dumpsters will be at the city lake. Take the first right, as soon as you go through the gate, beginning at 6 a.m. Friday! If they aren’t full by 2 p.m. Friday, they will be available again at 9 a.m. Saturday, until full or noon, whichever comes first!! You may call John Richardson, Public Works Superintendent, at (903)933-1100 to see if they’re full or available!

05/28/2026

Now that the last month (March) for no late fees has passed, it looks like the due date for the ONLINE ONLY billing has not been reflecting the set due date of the 15th of each month, as the mailed bills say.
If you paid your April bill after April 15, a late fee was added to your account, but AS A ONE-TIME COURTESY, WE WILL REMOVE THIS LATE FEE FOR THOSE WHO PAID ONLINE AFTER April 15th.
In the future, please refer to the printed & mailed postcard bills for your due date, which is the 15th of each month. (It is found on the right-hand side of the card, in the blue box!)
Thank you for patience with this newest issue. We will get this corrected as quickly as possible.

05/28/2026

Boil Water Notice for Avery Public Water Systems
May 28, 2026

Due to a power outage causing a pressure drop, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Avery public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact John Richardson, Public Works Supervisor for the City of Avery, 250 U.S Highway 82-Business Avery, Texas 75554, at (903)933-1100.

Boil Water Notice for Avery Public Water Systems

05/27/2026

05/23/2026

On May 20, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Avery public water system, PWS 1940005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as May 23, 2026.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact John Richardson, Public Works Superintendent at (903)933-1100 or 250 U.S. Highway 250 Business, Avery, Texas 75554.

05/20/2026

Boil Water Notice for Avery Public Water Systems
May 20, 2026
Due to a power outage, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Avery public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact John Richardson, Public Works Superintendent for the City of Avery, 250 U.S Highway 82-Business Avery, Texas 75554, at (903)933-1100.

05/14/2026

Representatives from Sustainable Services will be in Avery TOMORROW, May 15, 2026, knocking on doors and distributing flyers for their weatherization programs.

*THIS IS NOT A SCAM!*

They are looking to weatherize AT LEAST FOUR HOMES IN AVERY, NEXT WEEK, and this service is FULLY funded by Atmos, the natural gas provider for Avery. Participants may rent or own the home, as long as they're Atmos customers!

They're offering attic insulation and/or duct sealing where needed, upon inspection.

There are no income requirements for Avery residents.

Please secure any animals, do not be alarmed & take advantage of this opportunity before this summer heat sets in!

04/27/2026

On April 22, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Avery public water system, PWS 1940005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as April 27, 2026.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact John Richardson, Public Works Superintendent at (903)933-1100 or 250 U.S. Highway 250 Business, Avery, Texas 75554.

Boil Water Notice Rescinded April 27, 2026 On April 22, 202l, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Avery public water system, PWS 1940005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public wat...

04/22/2026

Although the Texarkana Water Utilities website says this is not true, the City of Annona was contacted by officials from TWU to say there is an issue with their system, and graciously notified us of that contact. We would rather err on the side of caution when it comes to our people so we have also issued a Boil Water Notice.
Thank you for understanding. Once we have clarification and/or a resolution, we will update!

https://averytx.com/2026/04/22/boil-water-notice-for-avery-public-water-systems-april-22-2026/

Boil Water Notice for Avery Public Water Systems
April 22, 2026
Due to an issue with the Texarkana Water Utilities lines, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Avery public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact John Richardson, Public Works Supervisor for the City of Avery, 250 U.S Highway 82-Business Avery, Texas 75554, at (903)933-1100.

Boil Water Notice for Avery Public Water Systems April 22, 2026 Due to an issue with the Texarkana Water Utilities lines, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Avery public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/fac...