The City of Humble had a water well(s) that tested positive for E. coli.

E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply on 05/08/2025.  These bacteria can make you sick, and are a particular concern for infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems.

WHAT SHOULD I DO? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Fecal indicators are microbes whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.  Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term health effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.  They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water.  If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.  People at increased risk should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking this water.

***THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO BOIL WATER AT THIS TIME***  The drinking water in the system is currently testing within normal ranges and chlorination residuals. 

Corrective action:  The City of Humble immediately isolated the well site and started taking measures to chlorinate the well.

We anticipate resolving the problem within ten (10) days. 

For more information, please contact Mark Arnold at 281-446-2327 or marnold@cityofhumble.net or 102 Granberry Humble, Texas 77338.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Date distributed: 5/9/2025