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Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Brazoria County in Response to Deadly Ameba Found in Lake Jackson Water Supply
September 28, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 27:

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.

A Boil Water Notice has been issued for Lake Jackson as authorities continue to flush and disinfect the water system back to normal.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Qualit . . .

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