Great news! Our test results have come back from the lab and we’re good to go. Bacterial and chemistry testing, performed by an independent certified laboratory following TCEQ-mandated protocols, have confirmed Bellaire’s system water quality to be of the same high rating as it was prior to this week’s disruption due to the severe winter weather event. The boil water notice has now been lifted.
Because regional subsidence regulations allow us to source only 50% of our water supply from groundwater, the other half is surface water purchased from the City of Houston. For so long as their boil water notice remains in effect, we will not be using any water coming from Houston.
To safely resume your water use, turn on both the hot and cold water at each tap (all faucets, showers and bathtubs) and let it run for at least five minutes. Please note that the water may initially appear cloudy or discolored; this is normal as sediment will have collected in the pipes during the service interruption. If you use a water dispenser, whether in your refrigerator or mounted on a sink, run it until clear or consider changing the filter. Inline water filters should also be changed. Automatic ice dispensers should be cycled and the ice discarded for a full 24 hours. Run your dishwasher empty one cycle to flush the supply line. Clothes may be washed as usual.
Being able to use our water again without restrictions is a big step toward regaining a sense of normalcy. Kudos to our Public Works crews for everything they’ve done this week to bring the system back online as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience during this extraordinary time, and should you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Public Works at (713) 662-8170.
Because regional subsidence regulations allow us to source only 50% of our water supply from groundwater, the other half is surface water purchased from the City of Houston. For so long as their boil water notice remains in effect, we will not be using any water coming from Houston.
To safely resume your water use, turn on both the hot and cold water at each tap (all faucets, showers and bathtubs) and let it run for at least five minutes. Please note that the water may initially appear cloudy or discolored; this is normal as sediment will have collected in the pipes during the service interruption. If you use a water dispenser, whether in your refrigerator or mounted on a sink, run it until clear or consider changing the filter. Inline water filters should also be changed. Automatic ice dispensers should be cycled and the ice discarded for a full 24 hours. Run your dishwasher empty one cycle to flush the supply line. Clothes may be washed as usual.
Being able to use our water again without restrictions is a big step toward regaining a sense of normalcy. Kudos to our Public Works crews for everything they’ve done this week to bring the system back online as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience during this extraordinary time, and should you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Public Works at (713) 662-8170.
