Water restrictions lifted in Waco, McLennan County as systems are at less critical stage
Local officials say residents can now return to using water normally and restrictions on commercial facilities have been lifted. Author: Christian Aleman Updated: 7:56 PM CST February 21, 2021
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas Residents in McLennan County and Waco are now allowed to return to normal water usage as both the county and the city have lifted mandatory restrictions put in place due to water system damage caused by the winter storm.
McLennan County Judge Scott Felton and City of Waco Mayor Dillon Meek also lifted orders restricting water use at several commercial facilities Sunday evening.
Local plumbing companies working around the clock to stop bursting pipes
Texans face water disruptions
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As power returns for a lot of folks in Central Texas, individuals are now facing another problem- a water shortage.
On Thursday, Waco Mayor Dillon Meek released a video urging Wacoans to conserve water now.
âWhile we donât expect shutting off water throughout the entire city, a community-wide boil water notice is eminent if demand doesnât change, he said. Again this demand is be caused by leaks around the city and high usage.â
âThe plumbing is a direct result of the freeze, electricity loss. Really all the havoc is going to start once everything thaws out,â said April Ryberg, co-owner of Ryberg Plumbing, LLC.
As Texas restores power after a devastating week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is confronting a new crisis: overwhelmed water systems that could extend misery for much of the population.
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Waco Mayor Dillon Meek in the KWBU Studio, Friday, February 19th, 2021
First and third Fridays are regular air dates for Downtown Depot with Austin Meek. With the big freeze we experienced this week in Waco, it is understandable Austin and his guest we unable to make it to the studio.
At the very last minute, we reached out to Waco Mayor Dillon Meek and he made time to come in the studio to talk about the state of the city with KWBU s Joe Riley.
This conversation was recorded at 10:30am on Friday, February 19, 2021.
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