SAN ANGELO The source of what contaminated the water in San Angelo s PaulAnn neighborhood and northern industrial zone may never be known, according to officials during a Tuesday city council meeting.
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Water Utilities Director Allison Strube gave what the city called a final update about the ongoing water crisis, in which some pockets of San Angelo haven t been able to use city water in about two months.
The city issued a do-not-use water advisory across San Angelo in February after multiple residents in the PaulAnn neighborhood complained of a strong chemical odor dripping from their taps. Laboratory tests later confirmed dangerous levels of benzene, acetone, and naphthalene were in the water.
UPDATE: This story has been updated with more information released Tuesday afternoon, March 16, by city officials.
SAN ANGELO Less than a gallon s worth of chemicals spilling down the drain last month may have caused San Angelo s worst infrastructure crisis in recent memory, according to a statement by city officials Tuesday.
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Water Utilities Director Allison Strube briefed council members after a closed executive session concerning San Angelo s ongoing water woes.
High levels of contaminants, which included benzene, acetone and naphthalene, were discovered dripping from faucets in San Angelo s PaulAnn neighborhood in February. The contamination led to a citywide do not use water advisory. While restrictions have eased for most of San Angelo, it s still too dangerous in some parts of the city to drink, cook or consume the water.
UPDATE: The boil water notice has been lifted for most of San Angelo, according to a city news release.
SAN ANGELO A citywide boil-water notice was rescinded Tuesday afternoon after dozens of water samples were collected and tested by inspectors throughout San Angelo early Monday.
Here s what you should be doing right now
All San Angelo residents should flush household pipes and faucets first, according to a city news release, which recommends doing the following:
To flush your plumbing, run all your cold water faucets on full for at least 5 minutes each. If your service connection is long or complex (like in an apartment building) consider flushing for a longer period. Your building superintendent or landlord should be able to advise you on longer flushing times.
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San Angelo Water Utilities Director: Please Conserve Water
SAN ANGELO, TX – As the water problems continue in San Angelo, the Water Utilities Director Allison Strube has released an update.
Check out the full statement below: Since the last press conference held Friday, Feb. 12, the utility has been through catastrophic impacts to our operation. While it provides me very little comfort or ease through this process, we are not alone in facing water issues. It has been stated that over 12 million Texans are facing supply and/or boil water notice issues due to the weather and electrical issues this past week.