Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state’s response to the presence of Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly amoeba, in the City of Lake Jackson’s water supply. The Governor issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County on Sunday after the discovery of the ameba. Prior to the press conference, the Governor was briefed by officials on steps being taken to respond to the situation, including a boil water notice, flushing the city’s water supply, testing environmental samples, and providing free cases of water to residents.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is working alongside the City of Lake Jackson, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS), the Texas Military Department (TMD), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve the ongoing water issue.