Millions of Americans are under boil-water advisories in north and central Texas as the recent winter storms have triggered a water crisis in the state. The deep freeze has left many in the region without water or electricity altogether, triggering a major disaster declaration from President Joe Biden, who is requesting federal funding to help Texans.
As of Feb. 21, there were still more than 1,200 public water systems reporting disruptions in service, affecting more than a third of the state, according to CNN.Power outages, ruptured pipes and leaking reservoirs are all contributing factors in the widespread outages, and public utilities continue to work to restore water service
