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Fulshear: Boil water notice issued after loss of system pressure | khou.com

FULSHEAR, Texas — Residents in Fulshear were placed under a boil water notice Monday after an issue with the public water system. It's in place until further notice.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the notice after a loss of system pressure. City officials said residents in Cross Creek, as well as those who have their own water well, don't need to comply with the notice.

Fulshear officials said an electrical issue caused them to lose water pressure at one of their wells at Water Plant 1, which led to the pressure dropping below the required minimum.

Here are all the neighborhoods included in the notice:

Fullbrook on Fulshear Creek
Polo Ranch
Pecan Ridge
Del Webb
Fulshear Run
- Downtown
- Tamarron West
Fulshear Lakes

You can also check to see if you're a Fulshear resident through this website.

City officials said the electrical issue was being diagnosed by its crews working along with CenterPoint Energy. They said they'll notify customers when it's no longer necessary to boil their water -- hopefully by Tuesday night.

Affect on schools

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District said they were prepared to release classes early at campuses that were affected, but the district said services were restored and they were able to continue through the regular school day.

They passed out bottled water and shut down access to water fountains. The district said it was told that the water is safe for handwashing as long as soap is used.

Affect on businesses

Businesses were also forced to make adjustments.

The Texana Cafe in Fulshear employs people with autism, intellectual disabilities or other special needs. They brought in several jugs to serve drinking water to customers and also to wash their hands. They aren't able to wash dishes, but they're adjusting.

"We want to make sure the City of Fulshear knows that we’re open and operating. We need to cover the cost of the salaries for the staff and of the interns that we pay so if we can be open, we’re going to be open," Kate Johnson-Patagoc said.

City officials said those who are affected should boil their water for two minutes before consumption, which includes washing your hands and face, brushing your teeth and drinking.

What should you do?

IN SPANISH: What to do during a boil water advisory

Specifics of a boil water advisory might be given by different communities, but below are verbatim standard recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control.

- Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, preparing and cooking, brushing teeth and making ice. This includes water for pets.
- Boil tap water even if it is filtered.
- Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
- Breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your child, provide ready-to-use formula, if available.

Residents who need additional information can contact the city's 24-hour customer service line at 281-398-8211.