Much-needed rain fell across South Texas, but in Starr County, it created a new emergency as some households lost electricity and water service.
Here's what to know
After rainfall across the Rio Grande Valley left some areas without power and water, Starr County commissioners arranged water distribution for residents in Alto Bonito, La Victoria, La Paloma, and La Grulla, according to ValleyCentral.
On social media, Starr County Precinct 3 Commissioner Eleazar Velasquez said the county planned to hand out bottled water and non-potable water to residents in the affected communities Sunday.
Because non-potable water cannot be consumed by people or pets, families may need one supply for drinking and another for other household uses.
Anyone collecting non-potable water was asked to bring a container.
More background
When extreme weather knocks out water and power, the risks can rise. In Alto Bonito, La Victoria, La Paloma, and La Grulla, families face disrupted access to drinking water, potential sanitation problems, and strain on caregiving, among other issues.
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The county provided both bottled water and non-potable water. Bottled water meets safe consumption needs, while non-potable water can support other essential tasks that do not require drinkable water.
Where can I learn more?
Water emergencies have surfaced in other Texas communities and beyond. These stories cover emergency drinking water advice, a supply warning, shortages in mountain towns, utility fights, and saltwater threats.
• In Los Angeles, wildfire evacuees were told to save bottled water for drinking and cooking.
• In Corpus Christi, Texas, officials warned a city water crisis could foreshadow wider supply problems.
• In Colorado, crews shifted emergency water supplies as mountain towns and ranches neared shortages.
• In Potosi, Texas, residents challenged a $4,500 meter demand after threats to cut service.
• In Louisiana, rising sea levels pushed saltwater toward drinking water for a third straight year.
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