(WPTA21) — The city of Butler was placed under a boil water advisory because of a water main break over the weekend.
Officials are asking Butler residents to boil all drinking and cooking water until further notice.
It is recommended that all cooking and drinking water be brought to a complete boil for five minutes before using.
The CDC said you can use the boiled water later if you let it cool and pour it into a clean container with a cover.
If you can’t boil your water, the CDC says to disinfect it instead.
Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or about 0.75 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water.
If your tap water is cloudy, the CDC says to filter the water using a clean cloth before using unscented bleach to disinfect it.
Add 1/4 teaspoon (16 drops or 1.5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water.
The CDC suggests giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.
Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute.