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Emergency Water Notification
2/3/2024
Emergency Water Notification
Attention City of Blanco Water Customers:
We have just become aware of a major leak in our water system, which requires us to shut off water service immediately. We are declaring an temporary move to STAGE 6 water rationing.
We will keep you informed as we work through this.
Emergency Water Update - Good News
2/3/2024
Emergency Water Notification Update
Attention City of Blanco Water Customers:
UPDATE: Good News, after our post, we received a call from a citzen who identified the leak. We have shut off the valve serving that small area. We need to stay on restrictions for a little while longer as our tanks fill up, but look for an update soon that things are back to normal.
Drought Contingency Stage 2
1/19/2024
Effectively immediately the City of Blanco has moved back to Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan.
Drought Contingency Plan - Stage 5
1/18/2024
Effectively immediately the City of Blanco will manage limited water supplies and/or reduce water demand by reduced or discontinued flushing of water mains, reduced or discontinued irrigation of public landscaped areas; use of an alternative supply source(s); use of reclaimed water for non-potable purposes.
City Declares Stage 6 Emergency Water Restrictions
1/17/2024
Attention City of Blanco water users: Due to distribution challenges within our water supply company, we are officially announcing the highest level of immediate water emergency conditions - Stage 6. Please stop all unnecessary water usage until further notice. This includes immediately stopping all outdoor usage (except for giving drinking water to livestock animals). We have already stopped all industrial usage. We will keep you up to date as the situation develops.
Leaks in and around the City
1/17/2024
As the weather warms up and pipes defrost leaks will begin appearing. Please be aware the City will have personnel locating and making repairs to these leaks. Thank you!
Winter Storm Update
1/17/2024
Due to the recent winter storm and citywide leaks, we are strongly encouraging all residents and businesses in and around Blanco to conserve water. Due to the temperatures not being as extreme, please do not drip your faucets tonight. Thank you!
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
1/16/2024
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
City of Blanco
January 16, 2024
Due to a water outage caused by a main line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has
required the City of Blanco public water system, PWS ID TX0160002, 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.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not
have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and
businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact City of Blanco, City Hall, at (830) 833-4525.
Winter Advisory
1/14/2024
Winter weather and freezing temperatures are expected this week across Blanco. The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing temperatures starting Sunday through Wednesday. Residents should closely monitor media and the National Weather Service for updates to the forecast. We wanted to assure you that the teams at Inframark are monitoring and working diligently in preparation for a freezing weather event to safeguard our facilities. It is also important that you take action as well in protecting the “Four P’s”: Pets, Plants, People, and Pipes.
Pets
• Bring pets inside, and move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas.
• Keep adequate food and water available.
The Latest on Water for Blanco
10/4/2023
The City of Blanco and The Texas Water Company today released the following joint statement:
Infrastructure upgrade project gets green light
9/21/2023
Infrastructure upgrade project gets green light
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget FY 23-2024
8/11/2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
CITY OF BLANCO, TEXAS