Boil water advisory issued for part of Fort Bend County - KPRC Click2Houston

Boil water advisory issued for part of Fort Bend County

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A boil water advisory has been issued for some Fort Bend County residents due to a loss of system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said.

To ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice-making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a “vigorous rolling” boil and then heated for two minutes, a news release said.

According to a news release, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, but residents in the MUD 151 public water system should follow the instructions.

Residents may also purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, public water system officials will notify customers.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to residents.

Anyone with questions or concerns is urged to contact Fort Bend County MUD 151 through its 24-hour customer service line at 281-398-8211.