Mesquite, TX – Nov. 10, 2022 – On Nov. 9, the City of Mesquite advised all water customers in Kaufman County served by the Markout Water Supply system to boil drinking water and water used for cooking until further notice. Mesquite Utility crews were flushing hydrants as part of routine maintenance that caused the Markout Water Supply system pressure to drop below 20 psi. The blue shaded area in the map shown is the section of Kaufman County affected. North Texas Municipal Water District is testing samples. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com often for updates.