Update: 5:27 p.m. Oct. 23 Sunset Valley City Administrator Clay Collins said 43 of the city's about 250 homes have stopped into city hall to pick up bottled water as of Tuesday evening. At the current rate, the city should be able to continue to distribute bottles to residents in need for the next 3-4 days, he said. Sunset Valley Police Department has also been delivering water to older residents who may need special assistance, he said. Collins said he hopes residents use the city's supply as a backup and encouraged residents to continue to boil water for their families to use. Original post The city of Sunset Valley is distributing bottled water to residents at city hall until 8 p.m Tuesday night. The city will provide up to 12 bottles of water per household due to the Austin-area boil water notice, according to a statement released by the city. City staff also distributed water to residents Monday evening. City hall is located at 3205 Jones Road, Sunset Valley. While using bottled water is quick and convenient, the city is urging residents to boil water in their homes. Water should be brought to a roaring boil for 2-3 minutes before being used. According to the city, area residents should know the following:

• Do not drink tap water without boiling it first, and throw out all ice made after the boil water notice was issued.
• Use only boiled or bottled water for cooking, washing produce and making baby formula.
• Use only boiled or bottled water for brushing teeth and as water for pets.
• Hot, soapy water can be used to wash dishes, but dishes should be rinsed with boiled water after being washed.
• There are currently no restrictions on doing laundry or bathing.