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flag Dead geese removed near Lubbock to contain avian flu outbreak; water remains safe, no human cases.

flag Dead geese have been removed near Lubbock’s North Water Treatment Plant as part of efforts to contain a surge in bird deaths linked to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), with city crews, wildlife agencies, and the Canadian River Water Municipal Authority coordinating disposal using protective gear and on-site burial. flag Officials confirm the city’s drinking water remains safe, meeting EPA and TCEQ standards, and no human cases have been reported. flag Residents are urged to avoid handling dead or sick birds and to report sightings to Lubbock Animal Services or Ransom Canyon Police. flag The outbreak is part of a broader regional trend affecting wild birds across Texas.

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