UTILITY EMERGENCIES/STREET CLOSURES

• August 8th, 2022 - CITY ENTER STAGE 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS
  Due to mechanical failure at water plant
  
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  For immediate release:                                                                        August 8, 2022                                                                                  

  Effective immediately the City of Eastland will enter Stage 4 of the drought contingency plan. This is due to a mechanical issue with our water supply. We are working with our partners at the Eastland County Water Supply District, City of Ranger and others to fix the issue that we are facing. Until then, the City of Eastland will enter stage 4 water restrictions. Stage 4 water restrictions include:

  NO outdoor watering of any kind. This includes watering of grass, washing of cars, sidewalks, driveways, buildings, Etc.

  NO Filling of swimming pools.

  A 40% reduction of our overall water usage is necessary until we can reestablish our water intake needs.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We are working hard to correct this as soon as possible.

   

  Considerately,

  JJ Oznick

  City Manager

• August 18th, 2021 - BOIL NOTICE RESCINDED
  
  
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  Figure: 30 TAC §290.47(c)(3)

  Boil Water Notice Rescinded

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  On August 15, 2021 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Eastland public water system, #0670002 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 August 18, 2021.

   

  If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact J.J. Oznick at 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland, TX  254-629-8321

• February 17th, 2021 - TDSHS GUIDANCE FOR BOIL NOTICE ORDERS
  
  
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  Guidance for Retail Food Establishments Under a Boil Order

  Public water systems issue Boil Water notices to notify their users when the drinking water is not safe to consume. A boil water notice is issued when there is a coliform bacteria violation; when the water turbidity is

  over 5.0 NTU; when the water pressure is less than 20PSI; or when there is a waterborne disease outbreak.

  The retail food establishment manager is responsible for conducting assessments to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.

  The following are temporary measures that can be done when a retail food establishment is under a “boil order.”

  Drinking Water

  • Use commercially bottled water; or

  • Use water that has been at a rolling boil for at least one minute; or

  • Haul water from an approved public water supply in a covered sanitized container

  Beverages Made with Water

  • Do not use post-mix carbonated beverage machines, auto-fill coffee makers, instant hot water heaters, etc. using

  auto-fill methods

  Ice Making

  • Discard existing ice and do not make ice

  • Use commercially manufactured ice

  Cooking

  • Use commercially bottled water; or

  • Use water that has been at a rolling boil for at least one minute; or

  • Haul water from an approved public water supply in a covered sanitized container

  Handwashing

  • Use commercially bottled water; or

  • Use water that has been at a rolling boil for at least one minute; or

  • Haul water from an approved public water supply in a covered sanitized container

  • Handwashing must be done according to the Texas Food Establishment Rules at a minimum water temperature of 100 ºFahrenheit

  Cleaning and Sanitizing Tableware and Utensils

  • Use single-service items

  After the public water system lifts the boil order notice, the retail food establishment must:

  • Flush pipes/faucets for at least five minutes;

  • Flush, clean and sanitize equipment with water line connections according to manufacturer’s directions;

  • Flush drinking water fountains for at least five minutes;

  • Clean and sanitize the ice machine. Discard the first batch of new ice.

  Additional questions or concerns can be directed to the Food Establishments Group at (512) 834-6753.

  TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES

  P.O. Box 149347

  • Austin, Texas 78714-9347

  1-888-963-7111

  • www.dshs.state.tx.us

  TTY: 1-800-735-2989