CENTRAL TEXAS — Following massive flooding in Central Texas, multiple cities surrounding the Llano River experienced water issues.
However, several days after the flooding, Llano, Marble Falls and Kingsland are no longer under boil water notices.
Kingsland was the last city to rescind its boil water notice on Oct. 23.
Llano
The City of Llano said during a press conference Oct. 18 that their water is 100 percent restored and that they are no longer under a boil water notice.
This comes after the city told residents that it was facing an extreme water shortage for the public water system.
Marble Falls
UPDATE:
The City of Marble Falls is rescinding the boil water notice for Marble Falls residents, according to a statement released Oct. 21 around 11:40 a.m.
The statement said the public water system has taken the actions to "restore the quality of the water" to residents. The city's water is now safe for human consumption without boiling prior to use. Laboratory results indicate the problem has been resolved.
As of Oct. 25, the City of Marble Falls remains in Stage 4 Critical Water Shortage Conditions of the City's Drought Contingency Plan. Customers are allowed to irrigate landscaped areas with a hand-held hose with a working on/off nozzle, bucket or drip irrigation between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. one day per week according to the last digit of your street address:
- Residential, odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday
- Residential, even-numbered addresses: Thursday
- Commercial even-numbered addresses: Monday
- Commercial, odd-numbered addresses: Friday
- Public School: Wednesday
For more information on restrictions under Stage 4, click here.
ORIGINAL:
The City of Marble Falls announced Friday their wastewater plant is 100 percent operational.
Residents may shower, do launder and flush toilets as needed. However, the city is still under a boil water notice and stage 5 emergency water shortage conditions.
Customers with the City of Marble Falls public water system are being asked to boil water prior to consumption, which includes washing their hands and face, brushing their teeth and drinking.
Harmful bacteria is the risk in the water supply and this could lead to health problems, especially for children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems. Before using the water, be sure to bring the water to a vigorous rolling boil, then leave the water boiling for two minutes.
The public water system will notify customers when the water is safe to consume again.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact James Kennedy, Public Works Director at 830-798-6260, 1808 Second Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654.
Kingsland
UPDATE:
On Oct. 23, Kingsland said "the public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes."
The Comanche Rancherias have also been released from the boil water notice.
The Kingsland Water Supply Company suggests their customers to keep checking its Facebook page and their website for updates. The company also recommends to limit water usage.
ORIGINAL:
Kingsland Water Supply Company released a statement on their website stating anyone who uses their services is currently under a boil water notice.
The company stated that all water used to wash hands, brush teeth and drink must be boiled before use. The company said water for drinking, cooking and ice making should also be boiled and cooled before use.
Customers will be notified by public water system officials once the water is safe for consumption again.
On Oct. 21, Kingsland Water Supply said its storage tanks were back to normal operating conditions, though the boil water notice remains in effect. Officials will be collecting bacteriological samples Monday for analysis by a certified lab and they have been in daily contact with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Kingsland Water Supply asked customers to conserve water, as its treatment plant pumps remain at only 70 percent capacity.
For any further questions on the boil water notice in Kingsland, you can check the company's website, or contact Leonard Leinfelder, General Manager or Chris Dunbar, Operations Manager at 325-388-6611 or at 512-755-3202.