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Water utility in northwest Harris County warns customers about potentially elevated levels of lead

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 1, 2022 · Harris County MUD 70, which serves about 1,700 homes and businesses, announced that water samples taken from three homes in June had elevated levels of lead.

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Houston lifts boil water advisory after test samples meet safe standards

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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 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.

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Texans affected by pollution from concrete batch plants push state agency to tighten regulations

Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 18, 2022 · As the state’s environmental agency weighs new pollution limits on the plants, several lawmakers have filed bills that would put new restrictions on the facilities, which spew pollutants into mostly low-income neighborhoods.

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Houston City Council approves ordinance to provide protections against contaminated groundwater on northeast side

Ashley Brown

Posted on November 17, 2022 · A Municipal Setting Designation was approved for five acres of land near the Pleasantville area, meaning contaminated groundwater there cannot be used as potable water.

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