Several Texas Water Systems Under ‘Do Not Use’ Order
A ‘Do-Not-Use’ water advisory was issued to the city of Lake Jackson late Friday night. The advisory was issued over concerns about the presence of a brain-eating amoeba in the water supply.
The amoeba, known as naegleria fowleri, prompted the advisory Friday, which initially impacted customers of the Brazosport Water Authority.
The advisory means residents should not use water for anything but flushing toilets.
The death of a 6-year old boy, who lost his life after fighting an infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis, which is caused by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism, prompted city leaders in Lake Jackson to order tests of water samples and close a local splashpad as a precaution.
The water advisory has impacted around 58,000 people.
*Update* TCEQ ‘Do Not Use’ water advisory lifted Saturday, around 11:00 am for most Brazosport Water Authority Users.
