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September 2008
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Boil Water Notices: September 2008 ArchivesWater is now safe to drink in these areas: Harris County MUD 6 PWS ID# 1010496 The water in these areas are now safe to drink: Cancellation of the Boil Water Notice for the following water systems: Brazoria County MUD 31 PWS ID# 0200645 Boil water alert issued for Memorial Hills MUD. ...Because many wastewater plants are still without electricity, there may not be enough power for their sewer lines (lift stations) to push the sewage to the wastewater plants. This may cause sewage to back-up into your home through places like toilets and bathtubs. Sewage contains germs that can cause illness, including E.coli, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Hepatitis A, and Shigella. Symptoms from being exposed to sewage may include diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, chills, and vomiting. Seek medical attention right away if you experience any of these symptoms. You can help keep sewage from backing up in... The City of Pasadena has lifted its boil advisories for all zip codes, including those that were under a mandatory evacuation. City officials say that residents should take the following precautions before drinking or bathing:
... The following private water systems remain under a "boil water" notice. Persons using these systems should follow these steps for purifying their water: Bring water to a full boil (it will bubble) and keep it boiling for two minutes. Or add eight drops of non-scented, non-colored chlorine per gallon of water. Wait 30 minutes before using. BRAZORIA COUNTY As of Friday, Sept. 19, the boil water notice for all customers served by the Harris County WCID #21 water system has been lifted. Water samples collected for microbiological analysis came back negative for coliform organisms in all areas. ...Cancellation of the Boil Water Notice for the following water systems: Tattor Road MUD PWS ID# 1010625 The water is safe to drink in League City ...Below are the updates for the City of Pearland: 1. Water - Your drinking water is safe. Please conserve water - don't use sprinklers, don't wash residential vehicles, etc. ...The City of West University Place has lifted the boil water notice. The water has been tested and is safe for consumption. For more information, contact our call center at 713-668-4441. We are requesting you announce a cancellation of the Boil Water Notice Greens Parkway MUD PWS ID# 1012389 Citizens of Galveston County WCID#1 There is relief on the horizon for drinking water here. We received confirmation late yesterday that tests on our source water from the Gulf Coast Water Authority came back good. That means the water entering our system is safe. At this time we are in the field taking our own samples for safety testing at the Galveston County Health District. We should have results in the first half of the day tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, 2008. Until that time however, we remain on a BOIL WATER NOTICE. Continue to boil water before consuming it. Citizens may help us by reporti... The City of Jersey Village has lifted the "boil water" notice. The water has been tested and is safe for consumption Houston Mayor Bill White signed a letter addressed to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rescinding the Boil Water Notice for all customers served by the Houston municipal system. Water samples collected for microbiological analysis are confirmed negative for coli form organisms in all areas. Our chemists and laboratory staff perform over 600,000 water quality samples and tests each year. We also recommend that citizens perform the following tasks as an additional precautionary measure: . Flush your water service line and household plumbing by running each faucet until you notice... The City of Hitchcock is no longer under a water boil order. ...Please continue to be patient - our entire metro area has been terribly impacted, & all services are being restored as quickly as possible. This information is also posted at www.cityofpearland.com and available at all City facilities. People interested in Volunteering, please call 281-652-1673 to distribute food, ice, & water. 1. Water - Your drinking water is safe. Please conserve water - don't use sprinklers, don't wash residential vehicles, etc. The City of League City has set up a cooling center and an internet center at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center at 400 W. Walker. It is open to all residents through Friday, September 19 from 8 am to 5 pm. Transportation is available for the elderly and people with special needs. To arrange transportation call 281-554-1000. Champs Water Company is telling customers to boil water. ...City Electrical Due to conditions which have occurred recently in your water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the following counties to boil their water. ...Water boil for the Houston area has been lifted except one small pie-shaped area: North part of the wedge is US90, The east part is 288, and the south part is Beltway 8 ...The City of Galveston has suspended water in different areas of the city as of 10 this morning. Water and sewer connections have been turned off to protect the system from salt water contamination. Systems will not become operational until bacterial testing has been completed. This is to inform those citizens living within the incorporated limits of the City of Humble, there was an error in reporting a problem with a City's water supply. One of the Municipal Utility Districts with an Humble address, MUD #96/Fall Creek, not in our incorporated limits, had the problem earlier in the day. The City of Humble has a "superior" quality rating and our water is safe to use and drink. ...Fifteen percent of the City is operational with electric through Center Point and Texas New Mexico. The Sewer Plant and 4 of the 42 water (well) lift stations have been restored with electric service note: all lift stations are on generators until restored by electric service). The City of Alvin has maintained water service and pressure throughout the duration of Hurricane Ike and through the recovery with the exception of a 10-15 minute loss of pressure from one lift station two days ago. The Police Department, Fire Department, EMS Building along with a few businesses and residences within the same gri... Private water companies are continuing efforts to restore water service to subdivisions; as plants and stations become operational we ask to be informed of their progress. As of Tuesday we have the following information: Subdivisions restored: Plants restored: Still the water must be boiled for two minutes prior to consumption. Handout to Citizens from the City of Pearland This is a list of the information going out to TV and radio stations. You may not be hearing or seeing this Information as media is concentrating on the harder-hit areas. However, current info is being posted on the City website as it comes in. If you do not have electricity, and have a contact in an area with electricity, you can also have them monitor www.cityofpearland.com information for you as well (if users are not seeing current info on the website, have them "Refresh" their browser: 1. Water - Your drinking water is safe. Water is NOT going to b... Update from the Friendswood Office of Emergency Management: For those residing in Friendswood and for those wishing to return to their Friendswood homes, please be aware of the following: -Food supply is short, with dry goods coming in slowly at area grocery stores. The City of Webster Emergency Management Team is working around the clock for the welfare of the citizens of Webster. A medical treatment POD for emergency services is established at the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 20091 I-45. Hurricane Distribution Center (POD) is located at: Residents of Webster are not advised to return to the City at this time. Damage Assessment is taking place as to determine when citizens may safely return to the area. The City of Webster is without power in various areas of the city. Ce... The City of Bellaire has lifted its boil water notice as of Sept. 16, 2008. All other cities, including the City of Houston, need to continue to boil their water. ...There are now PODs available to League City residents. The sites are : *Centennial Park- 2220 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas. There is some incorrect information circulating concerning PODs in our area. At this time, the Wal-mart at Hwy 646 and I-45 is being used for the Staging Area for Emergency equipment ONLY. This is NOT a POD location. I repeat, it is NOT a POD location. It is a Staging Area ONLY. Also there is NOT a POD at 300 or 3000 W Walker. ...Despite the widespread destruction of many
Due to conditions which have occurred recently in your water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the following areas to boil their water.
Update on the City of Pasadena's storm recovery efforts • The FEMA/City of Pasadena Point of Distribution which had been located at the PAL Gym, Southmore at Red Bluff Rd., will be moved effective Tuesday, September 16 at 9 a.m. The new location will be Pasadena Memorial Stadium on Burke Rd. at Parkside, just north of Spencer Hwy. Distribution hours are set for 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The same services provided at the PAL Gym location will be available at...
Water service has been restored in the following three water districts. Customers are advised to BOIL WATER for drinking. Sporadic power is returning to certain areas of Friendswood. However, local utilities are still advising that it may be one to two weeks before all of Friendswood's power is restored. Emergency responders are currently conducting damage assessments throughout Friendswood. Due to damage from Hurricane Ike, Mayor Smith has extended the curfew for the City of Friendswood from dusk until dawn every day until the city and utility companies can provide safe and effective services. Proper identification will be required to travel within the city during the extended curfew. There is no widespread floodin... The following Boil Water Order has been put into place. There is no reason to believe that the water has been contaminated, but this is merely a precaution since some of Pearland's water comes from Houston. Due to conditions which have occurred recently in the water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)has required the water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be br... Effective immediately, the Fondren Road Water Control and Improvement The District advises residents NOT to drink the water until tests 1. Boil water before use: Hold it at a rolling boil for at least In Effect Until Further Notice: Who: Residents utilizing the Harris County WCID-Fondren Road Water System. This affects the Fondren Park subdivision and North and South Garden Streets (South Main Gardens) in Missouri City. All water needs to be boiled. Boil two minutes for drinking or cooking. The water district is working diligently to correct the situation. ...Despite rumors, The City of Conroe has plenty of water. The water supply is secured and safe. The City of Conroe Emergency Management offices will be open monitoring the situation as it develops and making any necessary adjustments. In Galveston, Water service has been restored to the area surrounding the San Luis Hotel. As a precaution, it will be necessary to use bottled water for human consumption or to boil your water prior to consumption until further notice. Water use is limited to bathing and flushing toilets. Do not allow your pet or animals to drink this water. Harris County is on a water boil notice. Please boil all drinking and dish washing water for three minutes before using. ...City officials in Stafford, Texas wish to inform the public that the water provided by Water Control Improvement District #2 is safe to drink. The following Southwest communities are on "boil water" notice: |
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