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Will Houston’s recent water woes prompt changes to state’s aging infrastructure?

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on December 1, 2022 · The boil water notice affected millions of Texans and led to a two-day shutdown of area schools and disrupted local business. Water experts say the incident should direct cities to look at their own water containment equipment and consider possible upgrades.

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City of Houston

Houston boil water aftermath: Council members say city must improve communication during emergencies

Ariel Worthy

Posted on November 30, 2022 · Some on the council reiterated concerns about not being alerted about the notice and that it took hours before it was sent out to residents.

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City of Houston

Houston lifts boil water advisory after test samples meet safe standards

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 29, 2022 · The city's boil water notice had been in place since Sunday night, after a power outage at a purification plant caused water pressure to drop below acceptable levels.

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Town Square

Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 28, 2022 · Our experts discuss what you need to know about water filtration and the importance of the health and safety precautions when a notice is issued.

Tags boil water boil water advisory boil water notice Dr. Kristina Mena Dr. Pedro Alvarez harris county houston Houston Health Department Houston residents Houston water Lucio Vasquez public heath public safety rice university Texas Commission on Environmental Quality UT Health School of Public Health water conditions water consumption water filtration water microbiologist water purification water purification plant water systems water treatment

Infrastructure

Houston’s boil water notice could further dampen customer satisfaction with utility

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 28, 2022 · The City of Houston ranked 65th out of 90 participating water utilities. That could decrease after the city's most recent water crisis.

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Health & Science

Why do you need to boil your water under Houston’s boil water notice?

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on November 28, 2022 · The City of Houston advised residents late Sunday night to boil all water for drinking, cooking and bathing after a water purification plant lost power.

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Houston Matters

Boil water notice, and questions for a sleep expert (Nov. 28, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 28, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn the latest about the boil water notice affecting millions of Houston water customers. And a sleep experts answers your questions.

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Houston

Houston issues boil water notice after pressure failure at plant

Mark Norris / HPM Staff

Posted on November 27, 2022 · City officials said samples were collected and will be tested. The hope is for the notice to be lifted late Monday or early Tuesday.

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Energy & Environment

Houston Boil Water Advisory Will Remain In Place Through The Weekend

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on February 18, 2021 · Mayor Sylvester Turner warned that a boil water notice would not be lifted until Sunday at the earliest, though he expected Monday to be more likely.

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City of Houston

Houston boil water aftermath: Council members say city must improve communication during emergencies

Ariel Worthy

Posted on November 30, 2022 · Some on the council reiterated concerns about not being alerted about the notice and that it took hours before it was sent out to residents.

Tags boil water notice houston city council

Water Shopping

City of Houston

Houston lifts boil water advisory after test samples meet safe standards

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 29, 2022 · The city's boil water notice had been in place since Sunday night, after a power outage at a purification plant caused water pressure to drop below acceptable levels.

Tags boil water notice city of houston Houston Public Works Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water pressure

Town Square

Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 28, 2022 · Our experts discuss what you need to know about water filtration and the importance of the health and safety precautions when a notice is issued.

Tags boil water boil water advisory boil water notice Dr. Kristina Mena Dr. Pedro Alvarez harris county houston Houston Health Department Houston residents Houston water Lucio Vasquez public heath public safety rice university Texas Commission on Environmental Quality UT Health School of Public Health water conditions water consumption water filtration water microbiologist water purification water purification plant water systems water treatment

Infrastructure

Houston’s boil water notice could further dampen customer satisfaction with utility

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 28, 2022 · The City of Houston ranked 65th out of 90 participating water utilities. That could decrease after the city's most recent water crisis.

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