Lake Jackson water boil notice lifted after brain-eating amoeba found in water system
City of Lake Jackson officials say this means that tap water is now safe to drink without boiling first.
Lake Jackson splash pad blamed for deadly brain-eating amoeba
“You cannot get that infection from drinking the water or merely showering in it,” said John Hellerstedt, MD, commissioner of the DSHS.
State experts say boil water notice will last several weeks in Lake Jackson
There is currently a boil water notice in effect for the city after Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba was discovered in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Brazosport Water Authority says it's not responsible for boy's death from brain-eating amoeba
Authorities in Lake Jackson are reassuring residents that health and safety are the priority as a boil water notice is still in effect in the southeast Texas city.
Lake Jackson city residents receiving free water during boil water order
On Sunday, city volunteers handed out cases of free water to those in need. For more than three days, people in Lake Jackson haven’t had safe drinking water.
Texas Governor issues disaster declaration for Brazoria Co. in response to brain-eating amoeba
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naegleria Fowleri, a deadly amoeba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Boil water advisory in effect for Lake Jackson, officials say keep water out of nose
Officials say Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba can cause infection if it goes into a person's nose.
Lake Jackson boy dies from brain-eating amoeba
On Saturday, a long line stretched through Clute Park for a barbecue fundraiser to help pay for the funeral expenses of six-year-old Josiah McIntyre.
