A boil water notice has been issued for all University Park water users, including SMU, until further notice. While you can continue to use your tap, it is important that you bring the water to a complete boil before you drink it or use it for cooking or ice making. Or drink bottled water. Also, use boiled or bottled water when brushing teeth. You may shower as usual, but please try not to ingest the water. You will also likely see a reduction in water pressure.
How this affects campus
SMU Residential Life and Housing Services (RLSH) will be providing more information for those living in on-campus housing, including how to acquire bottled water if you need it. On-campus dining will be limited to Umphrey Lee Dining Hall during this time.
Why this boil notice is necessary
Earlier tonight, the City of University Park (UP) experienced multiple water main breaks in rapid succession in addition to already low water levels, prompting a boil water notice to ensure that water is free of contaminants. UP is also asking everyone to curtail water use so the City can restore its distribution system to adequate levels as soon as possible.
Watch for updates
Monitor your SMU Aware email, Twitter and Facebook for updates and other important information. Please review all messages coming from your Residential Commons Director (RCD) and reach out to them or Resident Assistant about concerns in housing.