The commission warned the Brazosport Water Authority late Friday of the potential contamination of its water supply by naegleria fowleri and initially warned eight communities not to use tap water for any reason except to flush toilets. "Naegleria fowleri is a type of amoeba that can be managed using standard treatment and disinfection processes." "During this period of disinfection and flushing, boiling the tap water makes it safe for drinking and cooking," according to a statement from the commission. Until the flushing and disinfecting process is complete, the city remains under the boil notice. TCEQ said it is working with city officials to flush and disinfect the water system. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality also advised residents to prevent water from getting into their nose when bathing, showering, swimming and washing their face. On Saturday, environmental officials lifted a warning for Lake Jackson to stop using tap water because it might be tainted with a deadly brain-eating microbe, but with a warning that the water should be boiled before being consumed.
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