| City of HoustonHouston Public Works Media ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11/27/2022 |
| BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR CITY OF HOUSTONHouston, Texas – A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). Earlier today, the water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during a power outage at the East Water Purification Plant on Sunday, November 27, at 10:30 am. As a result of the Boil Water Notice, the public is advised: *Do not drink the water without boiling it first. *Bring all water to a boil for at least two minutes. *Let it cool before using. *Individuals without power to boil water are advised to use bottled water for consumption. DETAILS ABOUT RESTORATION ESTIMATES: The City monitored water pressures across the city throughout the day. Water pressure was restored to all customers shortly after the power outage. If you are still experiencing low water pressure, please call 311. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact 311 or email waterquality@houstontx.gov. For a link to the impacted area: bit.ly/boilwaternoticenov2022 TCEQ requires this mandatory notification and the information below Due to reduced distribution system pressure, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Houston Main Water System (TX1010013) 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 Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.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. ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS Houston Public Works (www.HoustonPublicWorks.org) is the largest and most diverse public works organization in the country, responsible for creating a strong foundation for Houston to thrive. Houston Public Works is responsible for streets and drainage, production and distribution of water, collection, and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction covering a 671-square mile service area. Houston Public Works is accredited by the American Public Works Association. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram:@HouPublicWorks |
Contact:
Erin Jones | Interim Communications Director, Public Information Officer
Office: 832-395-2530
Cell: 713-853-6073
Erin.Jones@houstontx.gov
Several school district closures for November 28th, Monday, due to the Houston Boil Water Notice that has been issued this evening by the City of Houston. Monitor your schools social media and emails for current updates.
“The State of Texas is immediately responding and deploying support to Houston as they work to get a safe supply of water back online,” said Governor Abbott. “We have been in contact with Mayor Turner to offer the full support of the state, and we’re currently working to fulfill the city’s request for help with rapid turnaround of water sample results. I thank TDEM and TCEQ for swiftly responding to help address this issue. We urge those that the boil water notice affects to continue heeding the guidance of local officials and take adequate precautions when boiling and using water. Together, we will ensure our fellow Texans are supported while the city’s water supply returns.” – Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Open School Districts:
Katy ISD – Offices and Schools will remain open. Bottled water will be provided to students and staff at Wolfe Elementary, which is affected by the boil water notice.
Fort Bend ISD – Office and Schools will remain open. Campuses affected by the boil water notice will provide bottled water to students and staff.
Galena Park ISD – Office and Schools will remain open. Campuses affected by the boil water notice will provide bottled water to students and staff.
Tomball ISD – Office and Schools will remain open. School officials will continue to monitor the situation.
Alief ISD – Offices and Schools will remain open. Bottled water will be provided to students and staff. Food service will not be affected by the boil water notice.
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