EDINBURG
The city of Edinburg is asking resident to boil their water before drinking any of it.
Because of the freezing conditions at the water plant, the city per the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requirements, is asking residents to also conserve as much water as possible and use as little as needed.
To make sure all harmful bacteria and other microbes are eliminated, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to using it. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
ALAMO
The city of Alamo issued a boil water notice Tuesday afternoon as a result of the freezing conditions and the Texas Electric Grid experiencing power outages.
The outages are causing the water delivery system to drop below 20 PSI (pounds per square inch).
Per Texas Commission of Environmental Quality requirements, the city is advising its residents to boil their water prior to consumption as a precautionary measure while also recommending that citizens reduce their water consumption in an effort to conserve as much water as possible.
“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,” a news release read. “The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes.”
The city shared the news release on Twitter and encouraged residents to purchase bottled water in lieu of boiling their own water.
Residents will be notified by city water system officials when it is no longer necessary to boil water.
For questions call Chief Water Plant Operator Juan Vega at (956) 787-2232, or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at (512) 239-4691.
EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY
The East Rio Hondo Water Supply issued a boil water notice for its system until further notice. In a news release, the company said pressures have fallen below regulatory standards due to rolling blackouts affecting multiple ERHWSC components and excessively high demand from private plumbing drips and leaks.
The release said water should be boiled before using for drinking, eating, brushing teeth or wound care. It is also urging customers to conserve water and warning them that service interruptions may continue.
