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City of Van Alstyne, Texas > Public Health Alerts

02/10/23 Boil Water Notice RESCINDED

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Boil Water Notice Rescinded
 <02/11/23>

On 02/10/23, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required that City of Van Alstyne Public Water System, PWS 0910009, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 02/11/23 at 9:30am.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Jerry Davis at (903)482-5426. City of Van Alstyne Public Works Dept. / City Hall, 152 North Main Dr., Van Alstyne, TX 75495.

 

City of Van Alstyne, Texas > Public Health Alerts

Boil Water Notice Issued February 10, 2023

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Due to loss of pressure caused by a water main break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Van Alstyne Public Water System, PWS 0910009, to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Jerry Davis at (903)482-5426. City of Van Alstyne Public Works Dept. / City Hall, 152 North Main Dr., Van Alstyne, TX 75495.

City of Van Alstyne, Texas > Public Health Alerts

Warming Center Open 12/22 – 12/25

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Due to anticipated weather conditions and below-freezing temperatures, the City of Van Alstyne will be opening the community center to serve as a warming center beginning December 22nd through December 25th.  The community center is located at 262 N Preston Ave, Van Alstyne, TX between the Police Department and Fire Department.

City of Van Alstyne, Texas > Public Health Alerts

Emergency Water Conservation Order RESCINDED July 9, 2021

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RESCINDED July 9, 2021

ISSUED July 7, 2021

The City of Van Alstyne is issuing an Emergency Water Conservation Order as we are in the process of conducting maintenance work on Water Well No. 1.  As a precaution, we ask all customers to suspend unnecessary water usage and prohibit outdoor watering until further notice.

Work is anticipated to be complete tomorrow afternoon.

Current water levels do not require a boil order at this time. Crews are monitoring the system and will keep citizens informed if additional measures are needed.

Justin Johnson
Director of Public Works
jjohnson@cityofvanalstyne.us
903-482-5426

City of Van Alstyne, Texas > Public Health Alerts

Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent

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View the Governor’s Executive Order here.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent. The Governor made the announcement at Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant in Lubbock in an address to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

“With the medical advancements of vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, Texas now has the tools to protect Texans from the virus,” said Governor Abbott. “We must now do more to restore livelihoods and normalcy for Texans by opening Texas 100 percent. Make no mistake, COVID-19 has not disappeared, but it is clear from the recoveries, vaccinations, reduced hospitalizations, and safe practices that Texans are using that state mandates are no longer needed. Today’s announcement does not abandon safe practices that Texans have mastered over the past year. Instead, it is a reminder that each person has a role to play in their own personal safety and the safety of others. With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny.”

During his remarks, the Governor discussed the incredible advancements that Texas has made that allow the state to open fully and lift the mask mandate—noting the rapid increase of vaccines. Nearly 5.7 million vaccine shots have been administered to Texans, and the state is now administering almost one million shots each week. By next Wednesday, about 7 million shots will have been administered in Texas and over half of seniors in Texas will have received a vaccine shot. By the end of March, every senior who wants a vaccine should be able to get one. The vaccine supply continues to increase so rapidly that more and more Texans will soon be eligible to receive a vaccine.

The Governor noted that Texas has a surplus of personal protective equipment and can perform over 100,000 COVID-19 tests a day. The state has invested in a variety of anti-body therapeutic drugs that have kept thousands of Texans out of hospitals. Texans have also adopted daily habits that reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection. More than 2.5 million Texans who were lab confirmed for COVID-19 have recovered since the beginning of the pandemic, and experts note the total number of Texans who have recovered from COVID-19 is likely 4-5 times that amount. The number of active COVID-19 cases is the lowest since November—meaning more Texans are recovering from COVID-19 than contracting it.

This executive order rescinds most of the Governor’s earlier executive orders related to COVID-19. Effective next Wednesday, all businesses of any type may open to 100% capacity. Additionally, this order ends the statewide mask mandate in Texas. Businesses may still limit capacity or implement additional safety protocols at their own discretion.

If COVID-19 hospitalizations in any of the 22 hospital regions in Texas get above 15% of the hospital bed capacity in that region for seven straight days, a County Judge in that region may use COVID-19 mitigation strategies. However, County Judges may not impose jail time for not following COVID-19 orders nor may any penalties be imposed for failing to wear a face mask. If restrictions are imposed at a County level, those restrictions may not include reducing capacity to less than 50% for any type of entity.