Baytown residents are under a boil water notice as of Wednesday due to a water main break on Bayway Drive that is causing low water pressure in several areas. The notice affects homes, businesses, and schools along Bayway Drive from Spur 330 to Bayvilla Drive and along Baker Road from Bayway Drive to Bush Road.
What the Boil Water Notice Means for Baytown Residents
The boil water notice requires all residents and businesses in the affected areas to boil water before drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing hands and faces. Boiling water for at least two minutes at a vigorous rolling boil is necessary to kill harmful bacteria and other microbes. Alternatively, bottled water can be used.
Children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable and should take extra precautions.
Areas Affected by the Boil Water Notice
The following areas are under the boil water notice:
Bayway Drive, Middleton Street, Baker Road, St. James, Lakewood, Myrtle Drive, Crabapple Drive, Chestnut Street, Boxwood Drive, Persimmon Drive, Almond Drive, Mossey Oak Drive, Oak Haven Drive, Pin Oak Drive, Rollingwood Drive, Crestway Drive, N Burnett Drive, Azalea Drive, Willow Lane, Post Oak Street, Red Bud Lane, Caldwell Street, Lazy Lane, Tanglewood Drive, Robin Road, N Holly Drive, Holly Drive, Honeysuckle Drive, Jasmine Drive, Timber Lane, Meador Lane, Wildrose Drive, Wildwood Street, Hackberry Street, Burnett Drive, S Burnett Drive, Yaupon Drive, Lakewood Drive, Mayhaw Street, Greenbriar Drive, Natchez, Winkler Drive, Rue Orleans Street, Pointe Royale, Quintana Acres/Wooster Heights, W Shreck Street, Steinman Street, Woods Street, Weaver Street, Foster Street, Brownwood, Boise Avenue, W Bayshore Drive, Bayshore Drive, Martha Street, Harvey Boulevard, Ridgeway Avenue, Pond Circle, Cabaniss, Crow Road, Mapleton Avenue, Iowa Street, Katherine, MacArthur, Queens Court, Wooster Terrace, Fortner Street, Scarlett Street, Arbor Street, North Street, Douglas Street, Coburn Street, Barnes Street, Wooster Street, Abbott Street, John-A Street, Ashby Street, Church Street, Park Street, Bayvilla Drive, Crestmont Street, Shirley Street, Village Lane, Craigmont Boulevard, Deborah Lane, Ponderosa Drive, Sage Circle, Larch Drive, Hemlock Drive, Vae Drive, Louise Street, Leland Drive, Lilian Street, Hazel Street, Lorraine Drive, Gayla Lane, Willowview Drive, Linda Lane, The Village Apartments, West Lodge Apartments, Lantern Park, Coachman Drive, Carriage Lane, Cobblestone Lane, Lantern Lane, Coachlight Lane, Surrey Lane, Quail Hollow, Quail Hollow Drive, Woodstone Drive, Ripple Creek Drive, Ripple Creek Circle, Shelldrake Way, Fawndale Way, Sandpiper Drive, Sandalwood Circle, Quail Hollow Circle, Heatherwood Drive, Meadowood Drive, Meadowood Circle, Quailwood Drive, Reflection Circle, Stonehedge Drive, Deerwood Circle, Country Club Oaks, Fairway Drive, Glenhaven Drive, Mustang Lane, Ashwood Drive, Inverness Drive, Arrowhead Drive, Merion Lane, Tamarach Drive, Somerset Drive, Interlachen Street, Goose Creek Drive, Homewood Lane, Country Club Drive, Country Club View, St. Andrews Drive, Burning Tree Drive, Ironwood Drive, Alamance Drive, Cynda Brooke Drive, Sawgrass Drive, Santee Drive, Green Tee Drive, Applerock Drive.
Reason for the Boil Water Notice
The boil water notice was issued after a water main break on Bayway Drive. The City of Baytown reported that water line repairs are underway in the Lakewood and Baker Road areas. While service was temporarily restored on Wednesday morning, water pressure did not return to safe levels, prompting the boil water notice as a precaution.
Recent rainfall also hindered the repair process, adding to the delay in restoring normal water service.
Impact on Baytown Schools and Businesses
The boil water notice has affected two Goose Creek CISD schools: Travis Elementary and Baytown Junior School, both of which were without running water as of Wednesday morning. Businesses along Bayway Drive and Baker Road are also impacted and must follow the boil water guidelines until further notice.
Next Steps for Baytown Residents
Residents are advised to:
- Boil water for at least two minutes before use.
- Use bottled water if boiling is not possible.
- Follow updates from the City of Baytown regarding the status of the boil water notice.
The City of Baytown has assured residents that they will provide another update once the boil water notice is lifted.
Baytown’s boil water notice, issued due to a water main break on Bayway Drive, affects a large portion of the community, including residents, businesses, and schools. As repairs continue, the city advises all affected individuals to boil their water before use to ensure safety. This precautionary measure is essential to prevent potential health risks from bacteria and other contaminants.
The City of Baytown is working diligently to restore water pressure and lift the boil water notice as soon as possible. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official city updates and take all necessary precautions until the notice is rescinded.
