In 2011, Turner filed a bill requiring the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to have adequate reserve power in order to prevent blackout conditions. That bill did not get a hearing.
The winter storm is here, and some Houstonians are feeling the effects of our days-long Arctic blast more than others. With rolling power outages, hazardous roadways and more winter-centric concerns that are pretty foreign to most residents of the Bayou City, here s what you need to know now:
Updated 11:32 a.m. February 19Â
Water pressure is coming back up in Houston. Today, the city is averaging 32â34 psi, although there are still some pockets that still have about 20 psi. Â
âWe are making steady, sustainable progress,â but itâs going to take time to get out and stay out of the boil-water notice, said Public Works Director Carol Haddock. She reminded people to boil water for at least two minutes. Itâs expected that the notice will remain until Monday. Haddock asked for patience, but if you still have low water pressure at the end of day today, call Public Works.
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While about half a million Texans continue to fight off cold temperatures from Winter Storm Uri without power, many homes are experiencing water supply issues as levels are dangerously low and may be unsafe to drink.
You ll have to boil your water until at least Monday, Mayor Sylvester Turner says
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Victor Hernandez, left, and Luis Martinez fill their water containers with a hose from a spigot in Haden Park as others wait in near freezing temperatures Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 in Houston. Houston and several surrounding communities are under a boil water notice as many residents are still without running water in their homes, despite power returning to the region.Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
You’ll have to boil your water for another few days, Houston.
That does not include Kingwood and Willowchase, which are not under the notice because they are not served by the City of Houston s water supply system, Turner said.