In Texas, a large-scale power outage caused by a severe cold wave, water treatment facilities have been shut down, and local governments are busy distributing drinking water.
In the state of Texas in the southern part of the United States, the power supply was insufficient due to the severe cold wave from the middle of this month, and a wide range of power outages occurred.
Since then, the cold has eased and power has been restored in many areas, but according to the state, power outages continue in 30,000 households.
In addition, water treatment facilities have been shut down due to power outages, which may have disrupted water supply and may be supplying water that is not suitable for drinking.According to local media, millions of people It means that you are affected.
At Camilla Balls's house in the suburbs of Houston, the local government warned on the 17th of this month to boil the water before drinking it, and used the water boiled in a pot for cooking and drinking for five days. I am.
"I didn't think the power outage would affect the water supply," Balls said.
In addition, due to the shortage of water in PET bottles, local governments are also distributing water, and many people seeking water gather by car in the parking lot of the sports facility in Houston, and a long line Was made.
A man who waited two hours and received the water said, "I haven't had water in my house for a few days."
There are concerns that the effects of cold waves will be prolonged because many houses do not have water due to freezing and rupture of water pipes.