Boil Water Regulation has been canceled - Feb. 22, 2021 6 pm

According to the Austin Water website: The boil water regulation for our neighborhood has been canceled. What do I need to do when the notice has been lifted? When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, you should flush household pipes, ice makers, water fountains, etc. prior to using for drinking or cooking. Flushing simply means letting the water run to ensure that there is fresh water flowing through your pipes. Follow the following guidelines for flushing:

• Run all cold water faucets in your home for one minute

• To flush automatic ice makers, make three batches of ice and discard

• Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle

Notice that emergency mandatory water-use restrictions are still in place: Emergency Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions The following emergency mandatory water-use restrictions remain in place until further notice. These restrictions are necessary to ensure that adequate water supply is available to meet customer needs while the system returns to normal operations. During emergency water restrictions, customers may not:

• Use water for irrigation or testing of irrigation equipment

• Wash vehicles, including at commercial car wash facilities

• Wash pavement or other surfaces

• Add water to a pool or spa

• Conduct foundation watering, or

Operate an ornamental fountain or pond, other than aeration necessary to support aquatic life