154,000 gallons of Houston sewage spilled after heavy rains and strong winds from Hurricane Beryl

HOUSTON – Hurricane Beryl’s impact caused more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to flow into the city of Houston, according to Houston Public Works.

The spill was reported at 800 Commerce Street.

Residents who receive drinking water from the city of Houston are safe from the spill and do not need to boil their water, officials said.

Houston Public Works said it is closely monitoring the situation.

As of 7 p.m. Monday, the estimated volume of wastewater discharged at the affected location is 154,000 gallons.

Local authorities and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) were notified of the spill.

Residents who are affected

Residents using private drinking water supply wells located within one-half mile of the spill site or in the potentially affected area should use only distilled water or water boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses, including drinking, cooking, bathing and brushing teeth.

People with private water wells should have their water tested and disinfected, if necessary, before stopping distillation or boiling.

Residents who purchase water from a public water supply can contact their water supplier to determine if the water is safe for personal use.

The public should avoid contact with waste, soil or water in the area potentially affected by the spill. Do not swim in affected areas.

If the public comes into contact with waste, soil or water potentially affected by the spill, they should bathe and wash their clothes thoroughly as soon as possible.