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Kaufman ISD Campuses Closed Wednesday Due To Water Safety Concerns After Main Break

 UPDATE: The boil notice will still be in effect Thursday, therefore KISD will cancel classes for Thursday, November 15.

KAUFMAN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A water main break has resulted in the cancellation off all Kaufman ISD schools on Wednesday, November 14.

The city issued an emergency boil water alert after a 14-inch water main burst Tuesday afternoon at 4th and Jefferson Streets.

All tap water used for drinking, cooking and even washing hands and face needs to be boiled for two minutes before using it, the city said.

Kaufman ISD cancelled school activities for Tuesday night and a short time later, decided to cancel class on Wednesday.

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