A water main break has occurred in Merkel, resulting in a citywide interruption to water service. The break happened when a contractor accidentally bored through a water main on South 6th Street. The incident has prompted the city to take action, with Merkel Public Works shutting off water service.

A boil water notice has been issued as a precautionary measure. Further details about the outage and the city's response can be found through local news sources, including KTAB and KRBC, which are providing updates on the situation in Merkel.