MOON Extra #3 on Water Crisis

UPDATE - Study Butte Water Supply Corporation 10 am
The Workers...
Today crews from BBNP and Terlingua Fire and EMS and Brewster County Sheriffs Office and volunteers continue to transfer water to the Bee Mtn. storage tank. We hope to bring the tank level to 70,000 gallons or more by 1 pm today. If you see them thank them for their efforts in getting the system back on line.
The Plan...
The operations plan calls for the system to be slowly pressurized by 6:30 pm today in hopes of providing water through the evening and tomorrow. We are turning on the water slowly so it does not blow out valves or connectors. Expect your tap to blow air as the pressure builds. Your water may be discolored and have air bubbles - remember a boil water notice is still in effect for your drinking water. The length of service will depend on usage, demand and storage volume. We ask that all users be very conservative in their water usage...the less we use the longer it stays on...
The Friends...
There has been an outpouring of support from our neighbors. Thanks to Brewster County Sheriffs Office, Brewster County Judge and Commissioners, Terlingua Fire and EMS, Big Bend National Park, Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend,West Texas Food Bank, Big Bend Regional Hospital District, Lajitas On The Rio Grande, Congressman Will Hurd, USDA, Big Bend Resorts and Adventures, the Red Cross...plus 100s of volunteers. I am sure that there are others that I have left off with apologies...let me know and I'll add to the list.
The Community...
Strong people with few complaints and lots of interest and support. Glad to be part of it...



Water operations will continue today with transferring water this morning to the Bee Mtn. tank. About 50,000 gallons were tansferred yesterday and another 20,000 will be moved this morning. Commissioner Ortega is hoping to deliver 40,000 by truck as well as find a well pump for the system while we await the new motor.
Once water transfer has been completed, the system will be slowly pressurized in an effort to provide some water to our customers. We will do our best to keep you informed of the progress.
Local neighboring communities continue to help with drinking water deliveries.
We appreciate the community outreach and the patience and understanding of everyone while we deal with this crisis.
Please feel free to give me a call if you need more information or assistance. I am available at 432-371-2737...leave a message and I will get back with you. Or you can email me at rgvranger@yahoo.com.
Luego,
Rob Dean, PIO


http://bigbendgazette.com/2017/06/22/study-butte-water-supply-pump-failure-causes-water-outage/


Just a reminder that bottled water is available at the TFEMS station for those who need it.

Also, Terlingua Ranch has advised us that they would like to remind everyone that 25 gallons of potable water per week is available to all property owner households. They also have potable water (up to 50 gallons per day) and non-potable water (up to 500 gallons per day) available for purchase at the Terlingua Ranch office. And, don't forget - they also have public showers available.