Over 150,000 gallons of wastewater released in Houston following Hurricane Beryl destruction
(UI) – KTRK is reporting that thousands of gallons of wastewater were released in Houston following Hurricane Beryl’s landfall at the beginning of the month.
Houston Public Works said over 150,000 gallons of wastewater were released after strong winds and heavy rain from Beryl.
Houston officials did not issue a boil water notice for residents getting water from the city. However, they did issue warnings and recommendations for those who get water from private wells within .5 miles of the spill site.
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, brought maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and a pressure of 987 mb. The storm, which lasted from July 6-8, 2024, caused an estimated $50 million in damage and resulted in 3 fatalities.
This story was originally reported by KTRK.
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