UPDATE: SEP 14 12:48 PM
Notice to Residents:
The lab results were good, and the boil water notice has been rescinded. Please note the boil water notice was put into place as a precautionary measure. You may resume using water normally, but just a reminder the District is still in Stage 1 of their drought contingency.
UPDATE: SEP 14 12:09 PM
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
Fort Bend County MUD 151
September 14, 2023
On September 13, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Fort Bend County MUD 151 public water system, TX0790443, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of today September 14, 2023.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Inframark, the operator for Fort Bend County MUD 151, at our 24-hour Customer Service Line (281) 398-8211.
UPDATE: SEP 13 4:25 PM
Notice to residents:
At 7:15 am our operator, Inframark, received an alert regarding low levels in our storage tanks. Upon investigation, they found a well had an electrical fault causing pressure to quickly drop in the system. As a precautionary measure, a boil water notice was issued. To aid in the restoration of water and pressure the interconnect was opened, and by 10:00 am pressure was restored to the facility and tank levels were climbing.
As previously stated, the boil water notice is precautionary. Bacteriological samples have been collected, and results are expected within 24 hours. Once we have favorable results from the laboratory the boil water notice will be rescinded.
ORIGINAL
The Fort Bend County MUD 151 water system has issued a boil water notice to residents due to a temporary system-wide loss of pressure.
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
Fort Bend County MUD 151
September 13, 2023
Due to a loss of system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Fort Bend County MUD 151 public water system, PWS ID TX0790443, to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Inframark, the operator for Fort Bend County MUD 151, at our 24-hour Customer Service Line (281) 398-8211