Texas Facing Clean Water Shortage

Officials have warned that water may be unsafe to drink due to pipeline damage from freezing temperatures, urging 7 million people to boil their water. States are distributing bottled water, but many still lack basic essentials like food and water. Power is mostly restored in Texas, but the crisis continues with cold conditions and high demand. Hundreds of thousands remain without power, down from 3 million earlier.

Why have officials advised people to boil their tap water?

• To comply with new regulations

• To reduce water consumption

• To kill bacteria due to pipeline damage

• To improve the taste of the water

What are states doing to help those affected by the water crisis?

• Organizing community shelters

• Offering financial aid

• Delivering bottled water

• Providing free meals

What challenges are people facing due to the water shortage?

• Problems with heating homes

• Inability to cook meals

• Difficulty in maintaining hygiene

• Lack of access to clean clothes

What is the current status of power restoration in Texas?

• Power is fully restored

• Power is mostly restored but some homes are still affected

• Power is not restored at all

• Power is restored only in urban areas

What is a major concern despite the restoration of power?

• Rising electricity costs

• High winter demand and cold conditions

• Lack of government support

• Increased pollution levels