A boil water notice in Houston will likely be lifted Monday, Mayor Sylvester Turner reiterated during a briefing Saturday. Dozens of nearby municipalities, including the Pearland, Katy and Sugarland areas have also issued boil water notices. AdSince Wednesday, water pressure has steadily improved across Houston and on Saturday city officials reported Houston’s water pressure had risen to a “normal operating pressure” citywide. Per regulation, once water pressure returns to normal levels, a 24-hour observation period on water samples must occur before a boil water notice can be lifted. If no bacteria is found in the samples, the boil water notice can be lifted.

HOUSTON – The city of Lake Jackson lifted its water boil notice after a brain-eating amoeba was found in its water system following the death of a 6-year-old boy, officials announced Tuesday night. The notice was lifted after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reported disinfectant residuals were above the state’s required standards throughout the city’s water system, city officials said. READ: Lake Jackson residents in need of safe water after 6-year-old child dies from brain-eating amoeba in water supplyIn addition to the disinfection and flushing process, microbiological samples were collected that confirmed the city’s drinking water was negative for harmful bacteria, officials said. Residents are still encouraged to avoid getting water far into their nose to reduce the risk of Naegleria Fowleri infection, city officials said. Residents are asked to continue to take precautions recommended by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention until ameba concerns have been resolved in the city’s water system, officials said.

Residents said they are thankful for the free cases of water bottles being given out at the Lake Jackson Rec Center but they are still frustrated after another week of a boil water notice. READ: Lake Jackson residents asked to conserve water usage as ‘Boil water’ notice remains“It’s just everything. City Manager Modesto Mundo said they are currently in the middle of a very intensive process of water monitoring, testing and flushing throughout Lake Jackson. This all comes after a 6-year-old boy died last month from a brain-eating amoeba after coming into contact with city water. And the latest blow just Sunday -- a soldier who helped give out bottled water tested positive for the coronavirus.

TRINITY, Texas – Blood worms and maintenance issues have caused a boil water notice for the city of Trinity, which is about 80 miles north of Houston, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Officials said harmful bacteria entered two damaged tanks, which now have been located and repaired. When the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system officials will notify residents that the water is safe for consumption and use. The notice will remain in effect until workers meet requirements including patching all holes, cleaning and disinfecting the two affected tanks and more. READ: Here’s what to do when the boil water advisory is overTips to ensure safety while boiling waterThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provided some tips on ensuring you’re remaining safe under a boil water notice.