Q: Does anyone know when water will work again in South Houston after Ike?
A: "Power has been restored to a major water pumping station, White said, assuring that tap water could be clean enough to drink as early as noon Monday, although testing could take longer. White said power was restored to the pumping station at 3:30p.m., and would take eight hours to build up to normal levels. He said city employees would need to conduct tests at over 50 sites to ensure it is safe for drinking. The longest test takes 36 hours. White has consistently said there is no evidence that water became contaminated once the city's Lynchburg Station lost power, but he urged Houstonians to continue to conserve water and boil it for one minute before drinking. Pressure would take eight hours to build up after power was restored at 3:30 p.m. and city employees would need to conduct tests at over 50 sites to ensure it is safe. The longest test takes 36 hours, he said." So I'd guess and am hoping by morning Sunday we should be able to take a hot shower!!!!