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Harrowing North Carolina floods left farm animals stranded, lifted houses off their foundations

Once the water finally started retreating, Cordle went outside to survey the damage to the 10 acres where they’ve lived for more than a decade. The bridge over the creek and into their property had been washed sideways by the swells, trapping them on the farm. Just-purchased bales of hay had been swept downstream, leaving them short on animal feed. Fences across the property had been destroyed.

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Some frustrated San Antonio-area residents still lack water at their apartment complexes

SAN ANTONIO – Water issues continue to frustrate residents who live in apartment complexes that sustained damage to their pipes and water system during last week’s winter storms. She says her water service lacks pressure, and the restrooms don’t work correctly. Garza captured video of furniture and personal materials dumped out because of the water damage leaks caused in the apartment buildings. Residents who have problems reaching the management at their apartment complex should contact the Neighborhood Housing Services Department 210-207-6459. The City of Schertz, where the Rim Stonecrest apartments are located, says it has been in touch with the complex management about the water issues.

Expert says boiling water to drink may not be enough to stay safe

But experts say boiling the water may not be enough to stay safe. Low water pressure and water main breaks can cause contaminants and backflow from wastewater treatment plants to seep into water sources. “Mostly what we end up seeing are diarrhea illnesses from drinking contaminated water, brushing your teeth with contaminated water or swallowing water when you’re in the shower,” Barton said. Barton says that after drinking contaminated water, you’ll likely be spending a lot of time in the bathroom. AdIf you do become sick after drinking water, the most important thing to do is to rehydrate yourself with bottled or boiled water.

Spring Branch residents are flushing toilets with river, pool water after 9 days without water

SPRING BRANCH, Texas – Without any water for nine days, people who live in a Spring Branch gated subdivision say they’re getting desperate. “If we want to wash dishes, if we want to boil water for anything, this (pool water) is the water,” said Christy Ewings, who also lives in the subdivision. “You know, you (Canyon Lake Water Service Company) bills me every month. Canyon Lake Water Service Company provided the following update for area residents:We continue to make progress on water restoration throughout our service area. Read also:SAWS answers frequently asked questions about boil water notice, low water pressureHere are the boil water notices in the San Antonio areaThese boil water notices have been lifted in the San Antonio area

Before noon, other huge sections of San Antonio will be out of the boil water notice, SAWS CEO says

SAN ANTONIO – As of Sunday morning, families in the San Antonio area were still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storm and water issues. Robert Puente, president and CEO of the San Antonio Water System, joined Leading SA on Sunday to discuss the latest on water service restoration. AdThere are still boil water notices in place for a majority of the San Antonio area. But the low pressure required under strict guidelines, state guidelines, that you had had to issue a boil water notice. To see SAWS’ boil notice map, click here.

SAWS: Most areas in San Antonio have water restored

SAN ANTONIO – Most areas in the city of San Antonio have had their water restored, according to the San Antonio Water System. SAWS announced Sunday morning that 98% of households have had their water restored, but a few areas still remain without water in the far North and Northwest Sides of town. As of 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, residents in the castle hills are have had their water service restored. Although water may be restored in most areas of the city, there are still plenty of areas that still fall under the active boil water notice that SAWS enacted last week. RELATED: Parts of San Antonio released from boil water notice, SAWS announcesCustomers that are still under the boil notice may not have a lack of water, but have a lack of pressure.

San Antonio breweries giving back to community amid water-boil advisories

SAN ANTONIO – If this wild week hasn’t already driven you to your local brewery, maybe now is a convenient time to go. Some San Antonio breweries have temporarily stopped making beer to provide residents some quality filtered water, given the shortage caused by the wintry weather this past week. The San Antonio Water System first issued the boil water notice for the city on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Blue Star Brewery decided amid water shortages the right thing to do was to give back to the community. RELATED: Several San Antonio breweries offering free, clean water

SAWS answers frequently asked questions about boil water notice, low water pressure

Why is this being called a “voluntary” boil recommendation and not a Boil Water Notice? Suggestions for different types of water use:Preparing and cooking foodWash all fruits and vegetables with boiled water that has cooled or with bottled water. Use boiled water when preparing drinks, such as coffee, tea, and lemonadeWash food preparation surfaces with boiled water. If I have low water pressure or no water, should I turn the water off at the meter to avoid problems when the water pressure is restored? When the water is restored, it will be pushed out at your normal water pressure rate.

Here are the boil water notices in the San Antonio area

A Boil Water Notice means residents should boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). 1, located in Bandera, PWS#0100011Bexar CountySAWS has rescinded its boil water notice for all of San Antonio. **NO LONGER IN EFFECT** Monarch Utilities has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for customers in the Coolcrest water system , Public Water System ID No. Gillespie County**NO LONGER IN EFFECT** Monarch Utilities has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for customers in the Oakview water system, Public Water System ID No. **NO LONGER IN EFFECT** Monarch Utilities has issued a “Boil Water Notice” for customers in the Rocky Creek Subdivision water system, Public Water System ID No.

SAWS customers urged to boil water before drinking

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Water System customers should boil their water before drinking it until further notice. Puente said the boil water notice comes out of “an abundance of caution” due to low water pressure and said that only water used for drinking needed to be boiled. He said while there are small pockets of water outages in the middle of the city, low water pressure was a bigger issue for most customers. He also said that the lack of power isn’t the only issue for water customers right now. AdDistrict 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez asked SAWS officials how people could be expected to boil water without electricity.

Why don’t you have running water? SAWS explains ‘complicated’ water issue in San Antonio area

SAN ANTONIO – Snow started to fall in San Antonio on Sunday and while much of Texas may have looked like a winter wonderland, it soon turned into a nightmare for many residents who lost power and water. For some people without water, the problem may be frozen pipes but for others, the issue may come from SAWS. A viral post on social media falsely claimed that SAWS is turning off residents’ water, but that is not true. Ad‼️First, let us correct a rumor: SAWS is NOT going to shut water off to the city. AdLopez said her family’s electricity and water had been off for more than 12 hours in the last two days.

Boil water notice issued as city of Kerrville experiences ‘unprecedented strain’ on water system

KERRVILLE, Texas – A boil water notice has been issued as the city of Kerrville experiences “unprecedented strain” on the water system, according to city officials. “Water pressure will be enhanced as the system is able to re-equalize as power is restored and properties with water breaks are turned off. As several water storage tanks have emptied over the day, and some water main breaks have occurred, the system pressure loss has triggered a boil water notice for water that is utilized for human consumption. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes, city officials said. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the notice.

Trust Index: SAWS ‘will not’ shut off water to city amid winter storm

SAWS is not going to shut the water off to the city. SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Water System officials said Tuesday that rumors about the utility shutting off water to residents is not true. ‼️First, let us correct a rumor: SAWS is NOT going to shut water off to the city. Leave cabinet doors open under the kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warmer room air to circulate over the pipes. Note: Once warmer weather has returned, it’s important to check the plumbing in areas that might have frozen.

Texas prepares to test for lead in schools’ drinking water for the first time

Credit: Allie Goulding/The Texas TribuneTexas will soon begin a program to test drinking water in thousands of elementary schools and child care facilities across the state following an update to federal standards on lead and copper exposure. Now, the agency will be responsible for overseeing a plan to test tens of thousands of water systems that serve children throughout the state over the next three years. Lead usually enters drinking water through lead-based pipes or plumbing — which were used for decades before being banned in the 1980s. It’s a very complicated issue to address.”After the Flint water crisis gained national attention, at least 17 Texas school districts proactively tested drinking water for lead, according to data compiled by Environment Texas, an Austin-based nonprofit. Even among schools that voluntarily tested and corrected significant sources of lead exposure, many still have some level of lead in the water, said Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas.

SAWS: San Antonio water ‘constantly tested,’ safe to drink

TEXAS – As Texas officials work to clean Lake Jackson’s water system after it was contaminated by a deadly brain-eating amoeba, San Antonio Water System Officials assured customers that San Antonio’s water is safe to drink. “Rest assured, SAWS water is safe to use and drink," said Anne Hayden, SAWS Communications Manager. Hayden said 7,000 water tests are performed each year on San Antonio’s water. Crews will also thoroughly inspect the water system to see if unfiltered water is making its way into the water system. The latest information on San Antonio’s water quality can be found here.

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for Brazoria County after deadly amoeba found in water supply

LAKE JACKSON, Texas. – A disaster declaration was issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday for Brazoria County after Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly amoeba, was found in the city of Lake Jackson’s water supply, according to the governor’s office. “The state of Texas is taking swift action to respond to the situation and support the communities whose water systems have been impacted by this amoeba,” said Governor Abbott. RELATED: Deadly microbe water warning lifted for final Texas city

Environmentalists push for more transparency from San Antonio Water System

San Antonio – Local environmentalists are pushing for more transparency when it comes to San Antonio Water System projects. The announcement was made next to Mud Creek, near the Agua Vista plant on Hardy Oaks, where the groups say water from the Vista Ridge Pipeline project is wastefully dumped. A project 10 years in the making: Vista Ridge Pipeline is now online“This water's already been paid for, and it's just flowing down the creek. The Vista Ridge project was partially completed in April. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information about the Central Water Integration Pipeline (CWIP) project.

Boil water order ends for Helotes residents days after water main break

Published: May 23, 2020, 2:59 pm Updated: May 25, 2020, 10:47 amHELOTES, Texas – A boil water order was canceled for residents in Helotes on Monday morning, days after a significant water main break on Friday caused concern about the potable water supply. The San Antonio Water System rescinded its boil water notice around 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to a news release. Below is a map of the area where residents are currently affected by the water main break. Here is the area impacted by a boil order still in place for Helotes residents after water main break . Boil order issued after water main break in Helotes

Boil order issued after water main break in Helotes

HELOTES, Texas – A boil order has been issued after a water main break in Helotes sent water shooting up toward the sky Friday afternoon. A San Antonio Water System spokesperson said a non-SAWS contractor was doing work in the area, used a power tool and broke a 20-inch water main. A total of 600 accounts or addresses were affected by the water main break and there was a loss of pressure in the area, according to SAWS officials. That area is still experiencing little to no water pressure and nearby residents will need to boil water until the issue is resolved. Crews will be working on the water main break all night to restore pressure and repair the damage.