Summary
Folks living near U.S. 69 and SH 347 are dealing with gross brown tap water, and it’s sparking major questions about the city's aging pipes. Keep an eye on local alerts to see if your neighborhood is next or when the water is finally safe to drink.
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Impact analysis
You might end up paying more in taxes or utility fees if the city has to launch a massive, emergency overhaul of the local water system.
The local plumbing and water filtration companies stand to gain as residents scramble for temporary solutions to keep their water clean.
Local homeowners and families in the affected area are stuck with unusable water and the stress of not knowing if their supply is actually safe.
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Lead & Copper Public Water Safety Program
Lead & Copper Public Water Safety Program City of Beaumont, Texas (.gov)
News Flash Archive - The City of Beaumont Encourages Voluntary Boiling of Water in Limited South Beaumont Area
News Flash Archive - The City of Beaumont Encourages Voluntary Boiling of Water in Limited South Beaumont Area City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
BREAKING: Beaumont rescinds Boil Water Notice
BREAKING: Beaumont rescinds Boil Water Notice KFDM
Beaumont brown water woes hit area along U.S. 69, SH 347, prisons
Beaumont brown water woes hit area along U.S. 69, SH 347, prisons KFDM
The entire city of Beaumont, Texas, has lost access to clean water
The entire city of Beaumont, Texas, has lost access to clean water PBS
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