A boil water notice was issued in Houston yesterday night after a power outage knocked off service from the East Water Purification Plant. From Axios Houston, here's what you need to know 👇
on Sunday night, eight hours after a power outage knocked off service from the East Water Purification Plant.Boil water for 3 minutes and let it cool before drinking, washing your face, brushing your teeth or bathing.Use bottled water if you're unable to boil.Houston, Aldine, Pasadena and Spring Branch independent school districts are all closed Monday. Houston Community College and Lone Star College-Greenspoint and Victory are also closed.
"There was no alarm. Even now, my notion is the water is safe," Mayor Sylvester Turner said at a press conference Monday morning.Houston expects to receive the next water test results by early Tuesday, to see if the water has been contaminated or if it's safe to use.
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