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A draft of ANRA’s 2023 Clean Rivers Program Basin Highlights Report is now available for public review and comment. The document is available on the CRP reports page at anra.org. Comments will be accepted via email at crp@anra.org until 5 pm CST June 9, 2023 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your participation!

To: Holmwood Utilities Customers (Public Water System ID # 1210020) Subject: BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Holmwood Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number 1210020) to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Holmwood Utilities has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by Holmwood Utilities used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of August 26, 2022. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Mr. Chris Key, P.E., Operations Division Manager, Angelina & Neches River Authority at (936) 632-7795 or (800) 282-5634. If a customer wishes to contact TCEQ, they may call (512) 239-4691.

To: Holmwood Utilities Customers (Public Water System ID # 1210020) Subject: BOIL WATER NOTIFICATION On Thursday, August 27, 2020, Holmwood Utilities experienced a power outage due to Hurricane Laura that resulted in low water pressures and affects the entire water system.  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required Holmwood Utilities (PWS ID Number 1210020) to notify all customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from other suitable sources. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice. If you have questions regarding this matter you may contact Mr. Chris Key, Operations Division Manager, Angelina & Neches River Authority at (936) 632-7795 or (800) 282-5634 If you wish to contact TCEQ, you may call 512-239-4691.

The Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) is closely monitoring the unprecedented situation with COVID-19 as it continues to develop, and taking actions as needed. The health, safety, and well-being of our community and of our employees is our top priority, and we want to provide you with some assurances. ANRA is a government-designated critical infrastructure facility, and as such, all essential operational functions, including water and wastewater services, will continue uninterrupted. ANRA is practicing all recommended precautionary measures to minimize the risk of virus-exposure and spread, and your water continues to be safe to drink. Online bill pay is available to our customers, and we recommend that you utilize it if you are able. If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 situation, please contact our office at 936-632-7795 to discuss your options for deferred payments. We encourage you to keep up date with your local municipalities, health districts, and State and Federal authorities for news and rules/recommendations to help prevent the spread of the virus. Here are some links to maps, data, and educational materials that you may find useful: Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 information page Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 map Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 dashboard ArcGIS COVID-19 Maps and Information Hub ANRA will update this page as further actions are taken or recommendations are made. Continue reading for more information. (The most recent updates will be at the top). Wednesday March 3rd Update On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order 34-Opening Texas Response Disaster. This Executive Order rescinds all of the operating limits for businesses in the State of Texas as well as rescinding the requirements for face coverings. As a result of Governor Abbott’s actions, all of the operations restrictions specified in ANRA’s COVID-19 Reopening Stage 2 […]