Austin Sets Up 5 Distribution Points For Free Bottled Water

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The City of Austin is providing free bottled water to residents affected by the boil-water notice that came in the wake of last week's historic flooding, officials said Wednesday.

Bottled water will be available at five distribution sites throughout Austin until 7 p.m. today. Schools are providing water on site for students to use. City officials ask the public only go to these bottled water distribution sites if they are unable to boil or purchase water.

• Walnut Creek Park, 12138 N Lamar Blvd.
• City of Austin Warehouse, formerly Home Depot at 7211 North Interstate 35 service road northbound.
• Roy G. Guerrero Park, 400 Grove Blvd.
• Onion Creek Soccer Complex, 5600 E William Cannon Dr.
• Dick Nichols Park, 8011 Beckett Rd.

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Those water distribution points were opened at 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

Map courtesy of City of Austin

The move comes as Austin residents are under a boil-water notice after flooding compromised the city's water supply after last week's historic floods. City officials in Austin have not been able to provide a specific timeline as to when the boil-water directive will be lifted. Meanwhile, bottled water throughout the city and beyond had taken the sudden form of prized commodity as cases of the precious liquid are quickly sold at area stores in light of the crisis.

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SOME BACKGROUND (City of Austin synopsis):
"As a preemptive measure, Austin Water issued a self-imposed, city-wide boil water notice on the morning of Monday, October 22, advising customers to boil water before use. On Tuesday, October 23, Austin Water experienced a brief spike in turbidity levels which triggered an official mandatory boil water notification, as required by state law, and has notified its customers. The spike in turbidity does not require any change to precautionary measures already in place and does not put the public at additional risk.Approximately 80,000 Williamson County residents receive their water from Austin Water, either directly or through the indirect purchase, with an example being purchased through a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Other water sources in Williamson County, including water from other cities, are not under the boil water notice. City of Austin officials are also advising customers conserve their water usage, as the water reservoir levels are reaching minimal levels."

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Austin Establece 5 Puntos De Distribución Para Agua Embotellada Gratis

AUSTIN, TEXAS — La Ciudad de Austin está proporcionando agua embotellada gratis a los afectados por las inundaciones históricas de la semana pasada.

El agua embotellada estará disponible en cinco sitios de distribución en todo Austin hasta las 7 p.m. hoy miércoles. Las escuelas están proporcionando agua en el sitio para que los estudiantes la usen. Los funcionarios de la ciudad le piden al público que solo vaya a estos sitios de distribución de agua embotellada si no pueden hervir o comprar agua.

• Walnut Creek Park, 12138 N Lamar Blvd.
• City of Austin Warehouse, anteriormente Home Depot en 7211 North Interstate 35 vía de acceso en dirección norte.
• Parque Roy G. Guerrero, 400 Grove Blvd.
• Edificio de futbol Onion Creek (Onion Creek Soccer Complex), 5600 E William Cannon Dr.
• Dick Nichols Park, 8011 Beckett Rd.

Esos puntos de distribución de agua se abrieron a las 7 a.m. el miércoles.

Historia relacionada: El Condado De Williamson Proporciona Agua Segura A Los Residentes De Austin

El esfuerzo se produce cuando se les pide a los residentes de Austin que hiervan el agua después de que las inundaciones comprometieron el suministro de agua de la ciudad después de las inundaciones históricas de la semana pasada.

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