MOON XTRA #10 Water Crisis

For Immediate Release:
June 25, 2017
2:40 pm

Study Butte residents will soon be out of water again as heavy use has caused pressure and tank storage problems.  Residents began getting water yesterday as transport tucks delivered water to the Bee Mtn tank.  Unfortunately demand is too high to maintain a volume of water in the tank to pressurize the system.  As a result the water will be turned off from Study Butte to Desert Sports.  Ghostown residents and users should continue to have water.  The Level 4 Water Conservation Emergency measures remains in effect and the Boil Water notice is still in effect. This means water may be used for normal household use while watering lawns, gardens, washing vehicles is prohibited.  Any water used for consumption should be boiled prior to use (see www.studybuttewater.com for details).

 Drivers with a CDL who can volunteer their time are needed to help transport water to the tank.  The water is available to transport however drivers are limited.  “If have a CDL and can volunteer your time to help move water please call 432-599-3232.  We could really use your help.” Noted SBWSC plant operator Jason Blanton.

 Drinking water remains available to those in need at the Terlingua EMS building from daily 10am to 2pm.

 Emergency water operations will continue until the system is repaired.OON XTRA #10 Water Crisis