HOUSTON – In September, news broke that a brain-eating amoeba was responsible for the death of a 6-year-old Lake Jackson boy. Just how rare is it to be infected with a brain-eating amoeba? Source of exposureAuthorities said that McIntye came in contact with the amoeba (also called naegleria fowleri) from the public drinking water. According to the CDC, males made up 75% of the cases and they were predominantly between 5 and 14 years old. source:CDCAre neighborhoods testing their drinking water?

HOUSTON – Lake Jackson city manager Modesto Mundo said the city takes “responsibility” for the brain-eating amoeba that killed 6-year-old Josiah McIntye on Friday during a press conference. “We never want this event to happen again in Lake Jackson nor to any family," he said. Over the next few years, Mayor Bob Sipple and officials said Lake Jackson will begin the process of improving the water system. “Lake Jackson is a strong city of faith. Here is the full press conference from Lake Jackson officials:

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The road to drinkable water won’t be a short one in Lake Jackson after a brain-eating amoeba was found in the water system. The discovery initially led officials to issue a do-not-use order for the Brazosport Water Authority. That was later changed to a boil-water notice for the city of Lake Jackson. Officials said they believe BWA’s distribution system is clean and that the issue is limited to Lake Jackson, where 11 of 54 sites tested there showed low levels of disinfectant. Baker said monthly and quarterly testing records for Lake Jackson show nothing of concern leading up to the discovery of the amoeba.

Here are things you need to know for Monday, Sept. 28:1. Abbott issues disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to deadly amoeba found in Lake Jackson water supplyGov. A ‘Boil water’ notice is in place for Lake Jackson as authorities continue to flush and disinfect the water system back to normal. He liked to play baseball.”Brazoria County Health officials said the amoeba is a parasite that is generally acquired through water. Houston-area school district cancels remote learning, allows students to return to the classroomA Wharton County school district is ending its remote learning program.

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The city of Lake Jackson offered free cases of water Saturday afternoon after issuing a ‘Do Not Use’ water advisory that was later downgraded to a ‘Water Boil’ notice. The “Do Not Use” water advisory came after 6-year-old Josiah McIntye contracted a rare and fatal brain eating amoeba. Those samples came from the city’s splash pad storage tank, a downtown fire hydrant and the 6-year-old’s home. The advisory was lifted Saturday morning for all areas excluding Lake Jackson, which is currently under a ‘Boil Water’ notice. These services are limited to absolute necessity for those in Lake Jackson city limits.