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Boil water advisory continues for some Walker County residents [map]

Walker County officials are still advising residents in some areas to boil their water before drinking it.
The advisory has been lifted for city of LaFayette water customers only, however the advisory remains in effect for Walker County Water & Sewerage Authority customers within the previously designated area.
In addition, water use restrictions remain in effect for all City of LaFayette and WCWSA customers, according to a release issued late Monday afternoon.
"It has taken several days to stabilize the system and pull and test samples to ensure there are no issues," said David Hamilton, LaFayette city manager.
Once well water has been influenced by surface water, it requires a type of filtration the Walker County Water Treatment Plant is not currently capable of treating.
While several short and long term solutions continue to be explored, a mobile water treatment system capable of filtering surface water is being trucked in.
It will take a number of days to connect the portable system to the Walker County Water Treatment Plant.
No non-commercial washing or pressure washing.
Household dishwashers are generally safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees or if the dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle.
Pets should also get boiled or bottled water to drink.

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