Houston boil water notice is in effect. Here's what to do until faucets are running again.
Heights resident Bill Weinle boils water on his stove to add heat in his home, which was without power and water, in Houston, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, after a winter storm left people without power and water along with freezing temperatures.A boil water notice is in effect for the city of Houston, which means that all water consumed by residents and pets should be boiled to kill potential bacteria.
This includes water used for cooking, brushing your teeth, preparing baby formula, preparing food or given to pets for drinking. Even water used for hot beverages, like coffee made with a coffee maker, should be boiled beforehand. It's also a good idea to throw away any ice that may have been contaminated.
Even filtered water should be boiled. It's unsafe to use water from any appliance including water or ice from a refrigerator or other filtration devices.Check tap water cloudiness. To remove sediment, strain water with a clean cloth, paper towel or coffee filter.In most situations, tap water is safe for hand-washing. The Center for Disease Control recommends scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and then rinsing again under running water.
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