Following is an update from the City of Galveston pertaining to potable water. The public waterlines throughout Pointe West have been pressurized and the appropriate testing has occurred as indicated below. The public water lines provide service to cottage and custom homes at Pointe West. Based on this each cottage and custom homeowner can review their system to begin normal water operation. For any issues please call the Municipal Public Division as indicated below.
The condominium buildings have several systems including pump buildings, fire suppression systems, fire sprinklers and associated electrical system that must be repaired before service can be returned to the condominium. These items are part of the scope of reconstruction for the condominium buildings.
Galveston, Texas October 11, 2008
Boil Water Rescind Notice 2008-10-09
On September 13, 2008, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the City of Galveston, system ID # 0840003 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.
The areas removed from the Boil Water Notice are:
§ All areas behind the Seawall including Pelican Island
§ All areas west of the Seawall to north of FM 3005
§ Areas south of FM 3005 Pirates Beach (Former GCMUD # 1), East and West De Vaca Lane § All areas within Pirates Beach WEST
§ All areas within MUD 29
§ All areas within Palm Beach
§ All areas within Sunny Beach
§ All areas within Beachside Village
The City of Galveston has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality to our water system and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling. The City of Galveston is working to restore service and rescind the Boil Water notice to the remainder of its island customers south of FM 3005. Due to significant damage these areas sustained during Hurricane Ike the city has not established a timetable for service restoration. The city sincerely appreciates the community’s patience.If you have questions, contact the Municipal Utilities Division at (409) 797-3630.
