SAN ANGELO, Texas — UPDATE (10:05 a.m. Tuesday): The City of San Angelo's Public Information Office said Tuesday morning it does not have any new information on the water situation, as results from the test samples sent out have not yet been returned.
In its release, the City said, "Here's what we know at this time":
- Complaints of unusual odor in tap water in PaulAnn area
- City collected water samples to send to labs to help determine cause of the odor
- Do not use water at this time. This extends to the entire city as well customers of the city water utility system. You can find that list at cosatx.us/news.
- Do not use water for anything other than flushing toilets or watering landscape. This includes bathing, handwashing or any consumption. We recommend using bottled water at this time.
- This does not allow for retail food establishments to remain in operation at this time.
- Boiling water will not help because the potential contamination is NOT bacterial and therefore cannot be killed via boiling. We are continuously monitoring for bacteria – it is not present at this time.
- We hope to receive lab results later today.
- This issue is precautionary until we have more information.
- Water Department crews and staff have been working nonstop to resolve this issue and restore water back to our community.
ORIGINAL STORY: The City of San Angelo is advising residents to not use water for handwashing, drinking, bathing and any other form of consumption until testing is complete on samples sent to a laboratory.
Monday evening, the City issued the advisory, saying it received numerous complaints about an unusual odor in tap water in the PaulAnn area.
Late Monday, the City extended the advisory to include:
- Turquoise Water
- Concho Rural Water Pecan Creek
- City of Miles
- Twin Buttes Water System
- Concho Rural Water Grape Creek
- Water Wagon Water Hauling Service
- Goodfellow AFB
- Red Creek MUD
- Concho Rural Water – Water Hauling
- Original Services Water Hauler
- Millersview-Doole Water System
Because of the advisory, many schools canceled class and several organizations are closed Tuesday.
Closures and/or change of routine/business/services:
At 12:58 a.m. Tuesday, the City of San Angelo's Public Information Office issued a clarification regarding restaurants:
"For clarification, in order for retail food establishments to operate, they must have hot and cold running water under pressure. In this case due to our “do not use” notice, this does not allow for restaurants to remain in operation at this time. Boiling water will not solve the issue because this is not a bacteriological issue that can be solved by boiling water."
Angelo Catholic School is closed Tuesday.
Angelo State University classes have been canceled and the university will be closed Tuesday.
Essential staff and personnel should contact direct supervisors for further information.
Concho Valley Council of Governments is closed Tuesday. Concho Valley Transit services will not be affected.
Cornerstone Christian School said at 8:10 p.m. Monday its classes are not canceled Tuesday. The school said in a Nixle alert the advisory will impact hand-washing and drinking water and asks students to bring water bottles.
Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available.
Goodfellow Air Force Base said all base activities are canceled Tuesday for non-mission essential personnel.
Howard College campuses will be closed Tuesday. Face-to-face classes are canceled and offices will be closed; however, virtual and online classes will still be held.
MHMR for the Concho Valley offices are closed Tuesday. Services are not available. Essential staff is advised to contact direct supervisors for updates.
The San Angelo Independent School District announced, after communicating with the City of San Angelo, its campuses and offices will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 9.
San Angelo Senior Center will not have curbside meals Tuesday.
TLCA San Angelo is closed Tuesday. There will be no expectation of online attendance for virtual students or in-person students, according to a post on the TLCA Facebook page.
Students will not have to attend online Virtual Academy. All afternoon and evening practices and games are canceled Tuesday.
