Emergency water outage affects Lacosta Avenue, JH Crews, Williams Way

Residents in parts of Callaway are experiencing an emergency water outage today, September 15, 2026, due to a contractor hitting a water main. The affected areas include Lacosta Avenue, JH Crews, and Williams Way, impacting neighborhoods typically bustling with activity.

Water service is expected to be restored by 6 p.m. this evening. Following the restoration of service, a precautionary water boil notice will be issued for the affected neighborhoods, areas that many know for their proximity to things like the Bay County Civic Center. Further details on the boil notice, including its duration and specific instructions for residents, will be provided once service is restored.

City officials expressed thanks for the community's patience and understanding as crews work to resolve the issue. The exact cause of the contractor hitting the water main has not been detailed, but the incident has led to the immediate disruption of water services, a rare inconvenience for our close-knit community.

Residents in the impacted zones are advised to prepare for the potential need to boil water once it is back on. Information regarding the boil notice will be disseminated through official city channels.