The city of Keller announced Feb. 18 that the city and a local partner had set up a free drinking water station for residents at Town Hall.
A 6,000-gallon tanker, set up by former City Council Member Joe McCombs and bulk water provider Samantha Springs, will be stationed at 1100 Bear Creek Parkway until 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Residents will need to bring their own containers, and masks are required as a COVID-19 precaution, the city said.
City public information officer Rachel Reynolds said the city expected the station to be available until 5 p.m. and that the city might be able to access a second tanker if the response was overwhelming.
As of noon Feb. 18, the city of Fort Worth was able to restore its Caylor water tank to working order, and water began to flow from that tank to Keller’s Alta Vista Pump Station, according to the city of Keller. Water had been restored to many Keller homes, but the city asked residents to only use water for necessary drinking or medical needs as the city’s elevated water tanks remained empty. A boil water notice remained in effect.
