Boil-water alert issued for parts of Horn Lake | Health

The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their water from the City of Horn Lake water supply located in DeSoto County.

This affects approximately 12,313 customers in the area.

Water sampling showed presence of E. Coli.

The precaution will last at least two full days and water system officials will be immediately notified when the boil-water alert is lifted.

The boil-water alert is for homes south of City Hall off Goodman Road and North of City Hall off of Goodman Road.

Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed.