Houston Lifts Boil-Water Order Affecting More Than 2 Million People

A boil water order affected over two million people in Houston, Texas, leading to school closures. The order was due to a power outage at a water treatment facility, which hindered proper water treatment and pumping. The advisory has now been lifted, bringing relief to the affected residents.

How many people were affected by the boil water order in Houston?

• 3 million

• 4 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

What was the main reason for the school closures in Houston?

• Snowstorm

• Boil water order

• Earthquake

• Heavy rainfall

What caused the water treatment facility to stop functioning properly?

• Power outage

• Equipment failure

• Flooding

• Staff shortage

What was the result of the power outage at the treatment facility?

• Improved water quality

• Inability to treat and pump water

• Increased water supply

• Reduced water demand

What was the outcome of the boil water advisory?

• It was ignored

• It was intensified

• It was lifted

• It was extended