Beaumont, TX has lost its water supply

[ThePoorPrepper]

And this is why having water stocked up is vital.

- Residents are being told to fill their bathtubs with water immediately, it could be days before the water supply can be restored.

"The pump station is located along the Neches River and draws water from the river as the main source of water for the City’s water system,” the city said in a statement Thursday morning. “The City has also lost the secondary water source at the Loeb wells in Hardin County. At this time there is no water supply for the Citywater system.

-Baptist Hospital in Beaumont is evacuating patients and (Shutting Down Emergency Services) because the city is without a working water supply.

 

[jimLE]

i hadn't thought of them losing their water supply..but i had thought of me losing mine..so im stocked up on at least 52 gallons of water.and that dont include whats in the water heater.or in the freezer..

 

[ThePoorPrepper]

Same here. I have around 30 gal. at the moment and should have more. I just can't believe all of these people I keep reading about being trapped with no food, water, or supplies. I guess lot of people just think the government will always be there to bail them out. They knew a hurricane was coming and still some didn't prepare. It's sad.

 

[jimLE]

yeah it is.i dont remember to exactly how many cities it is,or which ones..in which houston is one of them..there's at least 4 or 5 cities with out water.and at least one of them is telling people to stock up on it any way possible..

 

[Silent Earth]

Its also why everyone should have a Big Berky or British Berkfield Gravity water filter.

 

[Brent S]

Its also why everyone should have a Big Berky or British Berkfield Gravity water filter.

With spare filters!

 

[Dani]

All you got to do is walk outside to fill a bucket with flood waters to flush toilets. . . hopefully you stocked up on drinking water, but nope.

 

[Dani]

They are saying the pump is messed up. They have to wait for the Neches River to crest on Sept 5th then for it to recede to assess the damage. Its going to be awhile before water is restored.

 

[Silent Earth]

With spare filters!

Amen to that, I've got one pr fitted and three prs in reserve. there is clearly no shortage of water, its the words , CLEAN, FILTERED, TREATED,, POTABLE that is missing.

 

[Dani]

Parts of Beaumont's are now getting trickles of water coming thru pipes. Not enough pressure to shower or do laundry, but they are grateful.

 

[Brent S]

All that water around everyone and no one seems to be able to figure out how to make it drinkable. It just amazes me how few are self reliant. I really do think the human race is doomed...

 

[Brent S]

Amen to that, I've got one pr fitted and three prs in reserve. there is clearly no shortage of water, its the words , CLEAN, FILTERED, TREATED,, POTABLE that is missing.
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In the third image of the barrel, what is the bio layer? I've always known about sand filters, and am thinking that may be a charcoal or something similar layer?

 

[Silent Earth]

In the third image of the barrel, what is the bio layer? I've always known about sand filters, and am thinking that may be a charcoal or something similar layer?

Either bone carbon or its a trickle filter so its the top layer after the filter has matured and the bio layer has been colonised by aerobic bacteria. In trickle filters the water is permenently fed to the filter like an aquarium or pond filter so part of the filtering process becomes biological.

 

[Brent S]

Either bone carbon or its a trickle filter so its the top layer after the filter has matured and the bio layer has been colonised by aerobic bacteria. In trickle filters the water is permenently fed to the filter like an aquarium or pond filter so part of the filtering process becomes biological.

I figure even with a berkey and the smaller filters I have, that setting up a sand filter to pre filter creek water is still a good idea. It will prolong the filter lives, and is even an extra layer of security. The big creek in the back here is fed from a watershed a mile away with a few acre pond. It could possibly have more contamination in it just due to the water is near some cattle and homes. The front creek is coming out of the ground about three properties up from us, and I feel it's the safest bet. I am still hoping to get a well put in one of these days. The county water bill is a lot cheaper than a well though, so just haven't done it yet.

 

[Dani]

We've been filling water for people from our well. I tell them that I am still boiling cause it got who knows what in the ground after all this flooding. Its neighbor helping neighbor right now. We have yet to need anything until now. Big boat anchored off the Neches river may end up sinking f lines are not cut and anchor thrown. Ropes were let out as much as possible but it looks like they maybe too short. Need to find a flat bottom boat strong enough to go thru 20 mph current. Even TX parks and wild life wouldn't attempt.

 

[Brent S]

We've been filling water for people from our well. I tell them that I am still boiling cause it got who knows what in the ground after all this flooding. Its neighbor helping neighbor right now. We have yet to need anything until now. Big boat anchored off the Neches river may end up sinking f lines are not cut and anchor thrown. Ropes were let out as much as possible but it looks like they maybe too short. Need to find a flat bottom boat strong enough to go thru 20 mph current. Even TX parks and wild life wouldn't attempt.

Glad you weren't affected worse at least. Is the water receding now?

 

[Dani]

Inches hasn't fresh d yet. Maybe Sun. Most water has receded but much has not. Depends on where you live. Houses that survived storm are now getting flooded due to dames and levees being opened. We are still good though.

 

[Brent S]

Glad you and Jim have fared well, probably not as greatful as you guys are though. I saw Beaumont is pumping more water now. Still boil notice, but heading in the right direction. I have a feeling it will be a long while before things are back to pre storm normal. The only good thing that may come from all this is hopefully more people will consider becoming more self reliant and not think prepping is abnormal behavior.

 

[Dani]

My MIL is now 94 years old. Lives inside the heart of BMT. Son #1 drove n from his area to take granny back to his house since he had both water & electricity. Had just moved from Victoria so no cable yet, was due to get hooked up the day storms hit. Son 1 has read that BMT now has some water pressure and granny wants to come home because she can't watch her sports channels! She doesn't know the reality. . . yes BMT has some water pressure for some not all. You can not drink the water, must be boiled first. It is a temporary fix as long as it holds out. Kinda like thrown a hand side on a severe cut. . . you just hope it holds. River there finally crested today at 1 but still need water to recede. If you want bottled water, people are standing in a mile long line. Gas is hard to come by. Took son 1 almost 9 hours to get to his home, normally it is only an hour and a half. Water is still being picked up from ditches and pools to flush toilets. Grocery stores received first delivery today to stock shelves and are packed full of people. First things to go are always water, bread, and eggs. The place she normally goes everyday to eat lunch is not open and she does not cook. She is not capable of the physical work at 94!! What the heck is she thinking! Sorry guys, needed a vent session badly!!! Trying to talk ber out of it.

 

[DrHenley]

We boil our drinking water anyhow. Gets rid of the chemical taste.

 

[Brent S]

That's really impressive, 94 and still lives alone/independent. You have great genes and no wonder your a prepper! Just remember, it would be hard for any of us to give up our independence. Just be patient with her and hope you can convince her to be patient enough till the power and water are back on reliably

 

[Dani]

She has decided to stay where she is at

 

[Silent Earth]

I figure even with a berkey and the smaller filters I have, that setting up a sand filter to pre filter creek water is still a good idea. It will prolong the filter lives, and is even an extra layer of security. The big creek in the back here is fed from a watershed a mile away with a few acre pond. It could possibly have more contamination in it just due to the water is near some cattle and homes. The front creek is coming out of the ground about three properties up from us, and I feel it's the safest bet. I am still hoping to get a well put in one of these days. The county water bill is a lot cheaper than a well though, so just haven't done it yet.

In my camper van equipped with a Berkfield I use a large funnel lined with coffee filters to sieve out and larger particles.

 

[Brent S]

She has decided to stay where she is at

Glad you can be at ease at least with her welfare.

 

[Brent S]

In my camper van equipped with a Berkfield I use a large funnel lined with coffee filters to sieve out and larger particles.

In a pinch even a cotton tee shirt or towel would help. Being flexible with whatever you have to get the end result you want is what prepping is all about.

 

[Dani]

Glad you can be at ease at least with her welfare.

Granny was calli g by 7:30 this morning wanting to come home. . . we went and got her. Brought her to her house since she is getting some water pressure. Toilets fill slowly. Before leaving Galveston, loaded her up with food, water and dog food. She should be set. . . as long as the water holds. She is a stubborn woman for sure, yes very good genes in this family .

 

[toexist]

I wonder what the pay out process is like for people covered by home owners insurance? I feel for these people.

 

[user 7704]

Same here. I have around 30 gal. at the moment and should have more. I just can't believe all of these people I keep reading about being trapped with no food, water, or supplies. I guess lot of people just think the government will always be there to bail them out. They knew a hurricane was coming and still some didn't prepare. It's sad.

Same with Katrina. They were told to evacuate for at least a week. Then when shtf everyone blamed the government and Bush. People need to be self sufficient. On the canning sites people's eyes are being opened about emergencies, but they are afraid to use the word prepped like it's some type of terrorist group. Most of our grandparents were preppers because it was the only alternative. No corner markets or Walmart.

 

[Dani]

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I wonder what the pay out process is like for people covered by home owners insurance? I feel for these people.

Home owners insurance will not help in this situation. Need to have flood insurance or at least down in this area. Plus you have to have windstorm for the hurricanes. Local news said vast majority did not, they are normally pretty reliable. There are some well to does in that area, but most are just your average blue collar worker trying to keep their heads above water. . . unfortunately, literally. 100% of homes got some amount of water damage in Port Arthur.

 

[Dani]

The actual hurricane hit over 400 miles away from some of these flooded areas. The governor disagreed with certain mayors and said you should evacuate. The mayor still disagreed. Either way it played out, these people were screwed. The hurricane went from a tropical storm to a cat 4 in just a few days. . . even if they were well stocked, there stock went under water quickly.

Trust me when. I say we did not wait around for government help. Even my kiddo was out doing ng rescues from his flat bottom boat and the community had opened up churches and community centers to take in the ones rescued. Our communities were the first ones in. . . everyone with a boat showed up. Donations from communities came in and food cooked and served. It wasn't until yesterday that the Red Cross finally showed up. . . turning down the donation of 400 hamburgers just finished cooking that they had already given these people a sandwich. . . really? Some of these people had only eaten 1 cold sandwich in a 24 hour period and they are turning away a hot meal?? All the donations pouring in after the Red cross got there, they wanted to send to their processing Warehouse first to get logged in. These people needed those supplies then, not a couple weeks down the road. Government help!! My Arse! Cajun navy had a better response time