Here’s Exactly What to Do in a Boil Water Advisory

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In Texas, record-low temperatures have led to rolling blackouts and carbon monoxide poisoning risks this week. Now, a second grim consequence has come from the unprecedented deep freeze: frozen water infrastructure and a fresh boil water advisory from hundreds of water systems in the Lone Star State.

There’s a double whammy at work in Texas. The outside temperature is enough to freeze the pipes underground, and electricity has failed for many people and facilities where indoor pipes can also freeze. That means water is exposed to dirt, germs, and more that typically isn’t part of the water circulation infrastructure.

Se konsa, sa yon konseye dlo bouyi vle di, ki jan li fè dlo an sekirite konsome ankò, e ki lòt bagay ou ka fè pou asire w ke dlo ou pwòp epi san danje? Men sa ou bezwen konnen ekri pa Caroline Delbert.