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Texas island gives residents without water list of port-a-potty locations

Posted at 10:50 PM, Feb 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-19 22:51:02-05

(WTXL) — The winter storm and subsequent power and water outages have left many in Texas scrambling to find fresh, clean water and provide for their families.

As a result of the water issues, many areas are expected to remain under a boil water notice through Monday, Feb. 22, while a number don't have water to even boil.

In Galveston, an island south of Houston, the city is providing port-a-potties for residents as the end of the crisis remains unknown.

The City of Galveston is providing public restrooms for residents given that many still do not have water access in...

Posted by City of Galveston, Texas - Government on Thursday, February 18, 2021