exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas

Additional areas of San Antonio can now use their tap water without boiling, San Antonio Water System announced Monday. After completing the required water quality sampling, and in consultation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SAWS scientists determined that additional areas of San Antonio will be released from the boil water notice immediately.

After a winter storm swept through much of Texas, many residents are still without water, including the city of Pottsboro in North Texas.Sunday, hundreds of cars lined up to pick up both water to drink, and for their homes.

While giving an update on water restoration and distribution efforts Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced it is now a top priority for state lawmakers to ensure Texans are not going to face spikes in their electric bill due to spikes in the energy market. 

Showers and water bottles for residents without water following the last week's winter storms are being provided by the city of Plano. Beginning Feb. 21, any resident can take a shower free of charge at Carpenter Park and Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Centers, as well as the Plano Aquatic Center.

North Texas Municipal Water District eases limits on non-essential water use beginning this evening. The district said water demands have lessened, but customers still need to practice conservation. 

Water continues slowly returning to people in Marlin today, as the freshly-repaired city water plant pumps 12-hundred gallons per minute into the town. The reason for the slow return of water lies in the design of the city's water system.

Frozen and bursting water mains and pipes are a big concern for North Texans after the winter weather, but water departments are warning people to not flush anti-freeze down their toilet or other pipes.

Additional replacement parts that delayed restoration work to The Island’s water main last night have now arrived. Contractors will begin repairs to the major main that provides water services to The Island tonight at 9:30 p.m. Restoration is expected to take six hours to complete, providing no unforeseen complications arise.

Residents need to conserve water and high-volume commercial waters users need to discontinue operations, according to a Sunday press release from City Manager David Cockrell.

Great news, Galveston. Y’all no longer need to bring out the boiling pot to have safe, potable water in your home, according to KHOU, which first broke the news this morning. The Galveston Daily News reports that lab results have deemed the water safe to drink and that the water supply and pressure has been stabilized.

The City of San Marcos says it has lifted the boil water advisory for all city water customers, effective Sunday, Feb. 21. The city says that as of Saturday afternoon, all City water system repairs were completed and pressure with the system stabilized to allow water samples to be collected per TCEQ requirements.

With water service still uncertain for many Killeen residents, volunteers both local and from out of state were on hand Sunday to help those who needed water and other items.

With tens of thousands of Austin-area homes still without water, city and county leaders enacted restrictions Saturday night designed to discourage wasteful water use. Travis County Judge Andy Brown said he was prohibiting car washing services until Feb. 25. Brown's statement did not specify a penalty or cite a legal basis for the county order, but city residents have been under a boil-water notice that carries a potential $250 fine.