MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Boil Water Advisory was issued Tuesday afternoon for Macomb Township after a water main break, according to the Macomb Township Water and Sewer Department.
Authorities said all customers, residential and commercial, in the area of the water main break are under a Boil Water Advisory, including residents of the Pinnacle Woods subdivision.
Officials said they anticipate resolving the problem within a few days.
The boil water notice will remain in effect until results from the sampling verify the water is safe to drink.
Boil water before using Residents must bring all water to a boil for at least one minute and then let it cool before using, officials said.
Boiled, bottled or disinfected water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food until further notice.
Whenever a water system loses pressure for a significant time, precautionary measures are recommended since a loss of pressure can lead to bacterial contamination in the water system.
Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment.
Boiling water before using it will kill bacteria and other organisms that may be in the water.
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