01/26/2026
Important Notice: Water Conservation Request for Celeste Residents
Current Water System Status
The Celeste water system typically operates using two well sites: the North Well and the South Well. Currently, our system is functioning solely on the South Well.
Increased Water Demand and Impact
Yesterday, the city experienced a significant increase in water demand compared to previous days. As a result, our ground storage tanks were depleted—a situation that was identified early this morning.
Restoration Efforts Underway
We are actively working to restore the levels in our ground storage tanks in order to meet the heightened demand. During this process, water pumping into the system may experience delays.
Request for Water Conservation
To assist us in recovering and maintaining adequate water supply, we are asking all Celeste residents to conserve water at this time. Your cooperation is essential and greatly appreciated.
- Limit non-essential water use.
- Postpone laundry and other high-water-use activities if possible.
We appreciate your understanding and assistance as we work to restore our water system. Updates will be provided as the situation improves.
Sincerely,
Shaunna Cole
Mayor
01/26/2026
Important Notice to All Residents
We appreciate your continued efforts to conserve water during this service interruption. Our crews are working diligently to restore full water services and anticipate that repairs will be completed by this evening.
Please continue to limit water usage until further notice. We will provide an update as soon as services are fully restored. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
01/26/2026
We kindly request all residents and facility users to conserve water usage for the next several hours. Please limit activities that require significant water consumption, such as laundry, dishwashing, or long showers, during this period.
Your cooperation is essential to help maintain adequate water supply and ensure continued service for everyone.
We appreciate your understanding and support.
01/26/2026
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems 01/26/2026
Boil Water Notice January 26, 2026-English
Due to reduced distribution system pressure the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Celeste/PWS TX1160002 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 Chris White at 903-217-4446.
If you would like a copy of this notice, please contact City Hall during business hours at 903-568-4512.
01/26/2026
Dear Residents,
We are currently aware of the low water pressure affecting our area. Please be assured that our team is actively working to restore normal water pressure levels as quickly as possible.
We anticipate that service will be restored within the next several hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
01/08/2026
Burn Ban issued for all of Hunt County, effective Thursday, January 8, 2026. No outdoor burning allowed.
