
Residents of Houston are still being advised to boil water after a power outage at three water treatment facilities sparked concerns of possible contamination. And officials say the notice, which was issued Sunday night, could remain in effect until Tuesday.
More than 2.2 million people are impacted by the notice. Beyond drinking water, any water used for bathing or brushing teeth should be boiled for at least three minutes as well. Filtered waters should be also be boiled, the city says. Residents are also being advised to avoid ice and dispensed water from their refrigerators.