Houston is under boil water notice. Here’s what’s safe to do.

A sign on the door of Ninfa's in Houston following the water main break on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. A sign on the door of Ninfa's in Houston following the water main break on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Houston is under boil water notice. Here’s what’s safe to do. 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

With the city of Houston under a boil water notice, a question arises: Just what is it safe to do during a boil water notice?

According to the city, the water is safe for washing dishes. However, the city advises residents to use hot, soapy water and rinse dishes in boiled water.

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Additionally, it's OK to do laundry and the water is also safe for bathing.

More information on what residents should and shouldn't do during a boil water notice can be found here.