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A Texas woman posted a video to social media that soon after went viral. The video shows a jar of water she just poured from her tap and when the camera zooms in, small parasites are shown swimming around.
The city of Austin issued a notice on Wednesday, February 17 advising residents and businesses to boil tap water due to a power outage at the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant. This is on top of everything that has happened this week: consistent below-freezing temperatures, icy roads, prolonged power outages, and lack of water due to water pipe breaks and leaks.
Water must be heated up to a rolling boil for two minutes and then cooled, according to the guidance. This applies for water intended for drinking, cooking, making beverages, washing produce and dishes, creating ice, washing hands, brushing teeth, and for providing to pets.