The district has advised the area to boil their water until further notice as the extreme drought conditions cause several main breaks near the area.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas --According to the district, the precautionary boil notice is in effect due to three water main breaks and the extreme drought conditions the Houston area has seen.Officials ensure that the repairs are quickly being done but extend the boil order until further notice, after previously stating that it would be lifted by 6 p.m. Saturday.Please do not drink your tap water. To ensure your tap water is safe for drinking, bring it to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
If you have a water filter, don't assume that you don't need to boil your drinking water. Most common water filters are incapable of removing microorganisms.If using water to treat minor injuries, boil the water and wait for it to cool first.Use bottled or cooled boiled water for everything in your household, including doing your teeth, making ice, washing salad items, and bathing.Disinfect food contact surfaces and dishes with tap water containing a teaspoon of bleach per gallon.
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