The major rainfall sustained across the Houston area has resulted in the spill of domestic wastewater at the 69th Street Wastewater Treatment plant, authorities said.
Officials said the domestic wastewater spill is greater than 100,000 gallons in the area of 2525 S Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive in Houston . SUGGESTED: Houston husky rescued from Bird Island in dramatic operationAuthorities said if you receive your drinking water from the city of Houston , you water is safe from this spill and you don't need to boil your water. Houston Public Works is monitoring the situation.
Authorities added that anyone using private drinking water supply wells located within half a mile of the spill site or within the potentially affected area should use only water that has been distilled or boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses including drinking, cooking, bathing, and tooth brushing.
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