Houston Public Works Issues Boil Water Notice

City of Houston

Houston Public Works
Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 02/17/2021

BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR
CITY OF HOUSTON

HOUSTON - A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). The water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during the arctic winter weather event starting on February 16, 2021 at Noon.

Individuals without power to boil water are advised to use bottled water.

Houston Public Works has received reports of low water pressure and we ask the community to conserve water in the area.

The public is advised to minimize water usage for health and safety and discontinue use of sprinklers, washing machines and other non essential activities that require water usage.

DETAILS ABOUT RESTORATION ESTIMATES: The City expects pressures to improve over the day today and to have stabilized pressures back into the operational range before the end of the day on Thursday, February 18.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact 311 or email waterquality@houstontx.gov.

For a link to a Google Map of the impacted area: http://bit.ly/boilwaternotice2021

TCEQ requires this mandatory notification and the information below
Persons using private drinking water supply wells located within ½-mile of the spill site or within the potentially affected area should use only water that has been distilled or boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses including drinking, cooking, bathing, and tooth brushing.

Individuals with private water wells should have their well water tested and disinfected, if necessary, prior to discontinuing distillation or boiling.

Persons who purchase water from a public water supply may contact their water supply distributor to determine if the water is safe for personal use.

The public should avoid contact with waste material, soil, or water in the area potentially affected by the spill. Do not swim in affected areas.

If the public comes into contact with waste material, soil, or water potentially affected by the spill, they should bathe and wash clothes thoroughly as soon as possible.

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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.
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Contact:
Erin Jones | Public Information Officer
Office: 832-395-2530
Cell: 713-853-6073
Erin.Jones@houstontx.gov

Alanna Reed | Communications Director
Office: 832-395-2455
Cell: 713-899-0165
Alanna.Reed @houstontx.gov

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