Water quality advisory issued for Willowbrook

by Oliver Chronicle, originally posted on December 8, 2016

 

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) is issuing a water quality advisory for the Willowbrook water system until further notice. This advisory is in response to recent bacteriological samples that have tested positive for low counts of total coliforms. All tested samples have been negative for E. coli.

The historical bacteriological data on record with Interior Health prior to the RDOS operating the system is limited, however, it does indicate that there have been previous events where total coliforms have been detected. Upon obtaining ownership of the water system, the RDOS increased the sampling frequency to meet IHA’s current expectations. The RDOS will also be looking to install dedicated sampling locations throughout the system to further enhance the reliability of the monitoring program.

The associated health risks have been assessed to be minimal at this time resulting in the advisory being issued and should not be confused with a boil water notice.

An advisory allows the RDOS to update all residents on the current status of a water system. An advisory for bacteriological quality typically targets children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone seeking additional protection. The Interior Heath Authority recommends for those in these groups to use a safe alternate source of water, or to boil water for all drinking, oral hygiene and food preparation/cooking purposes. Water should be brought to full boil and allowed to boil for at least one minute.

The RDOS would also like to remind all business owners/operators (bed and breakfasts) and public facilities operators that it is the responsibility of said establishments to notify their customers of the advisory.

The RDOS will be working with the IHA on developing a plan to try to determine the source of these total coliform counts within the water system.

School, Head Start center among those under boil advisory

by Mary Perez, originally posted on December 8, 2016

 

Nichols Elementary School and Moore Community House Head Start Day Care are under a water boil advisory in Biloxi after a contractor hit a water line Thursday.

The city issued the precautionary boil advisory notice after Oscar Renda Contracting, the contractor doing the infrastructure work on the north contract, hit the water line Thursday afternoon. The advisory covers homes and businesses on Division Street between Lee Street and Nichols, along with Nichols Street and Elmer Street.

The 90-minute outage apparently was limited to homes on Lee north of Division, the city said, but pressure was diminished on neighboring streets. Biloxi supplied drinking water, cooking water and hand sanitizer to the school and day care.

Brookfield boil advisory lifted

originally posted on December 9, 2016

 

BROOKFIELD — A boil advisory that was issued Tuesday following a watermain break in the township was lifted Thursday.

Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers were repairing the break that affected Wildwood Drive between Crestwood and Northview drives, Northview Drive between Crestwood and Valley View drives and Northview Drive between Crestwood heading west to the dead end.

A Boil Water Advisory Is In Effect For Several Kalamazoo Neighborhoods

by Heather McGregor, originally posted on December 7, 2016

 

A water main break on Rockford Drive as caused Kalamazoo to issue a boil water advisory.

The boil water advisory is expected to be lifted in the next three days. The water has to be tested and show that it is free of bacteria, only then will the advisory be lifted.

I took a moment to look up what someone needs to do to remain safe when there is a boil advisory. According to healthunit.com had some helpful information.

What To Do During A Boil Water Advisory…

  1. You can drink tap water if it has been boiled for one minute.
  2. Once you boil the water, cool it and store it in a covered container.
  3. You should boil your pets water.
  4. A coffee maker will not heat up enough to kill the bacteria that is in the water. You need to use boiled water.
  5. An activated charcoal filter system will not treat the water for contamination.
  6. Sterilize all children’s bottles, utensils and nipples in boiling water for two minutes.
  7. If your dish washer has a hot/sani-cycle your dishes will be safe to use.
  8. You can shower in the water, just don’t drink it.

Just remember, the safest bet is to boil your water, or buy bottled water.

Boil-water advisory lifted for customers in North Hills

originally posted on December 8, 2016

 

A water leak in North Hills has been repaired, and a boil-water advisory has been canceled.

The advisory affected Union Williams Public Service District customers along Lake Drive to 105 North Hills Dr. and all of Oakwood Place.

A boil-water advisory remains in effect for some North Hills customers while crews repair a water leak.

Customers along Lake Drive to 105 North Hills Dr. and all of Oakwood Place are asked to boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it or using it to bath or wash dishes.

For more information, please contact the Union Williams Public Service District at 304-464-5121.

Updated: Boil water advisory issued for Gainesville, Haymarket areas lifted

originally posted on December 7, 2016

 

GAINESVILLE, Va. — A water main break on University Drive, between Route 29 and Wellington Road in Gainesville has prompted utility officials to order residents to boil water.

Affected communities are located north of Virginia Gateway/Atlas Walk, and include (among others):

— Heritage Hunt

— Piedmont

— Dominion Valley

— Virginia Oaks

— Town of Haymarket

— Heritage Farms

— Villages at Piedmont

— Somerset

— Hopewell’s Landing

— Heathcoate Commons

— Gates Mill

— Parks at Piedmont

Crews are still working to repair the water main break, but water has been restored to all affected homes, according to a Service Authority spokesman.

From the Prince William Service Authority:

The Prince William County Service Authority is advising residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary because of a loss in water pressure in the system due to a water main break in the Haymarket area. This Boil Water Notice will remain in effect for a minimum of 48 hours to provide adequate time for water quality testing. As more information becomes available, customers in the affected area will be notified.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to ensure that your tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

If you cannot boil your tap water, an alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. If using extra strength bleach (8.25% solution) add 6 drops to each gallon of water. After adding bleach, the water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use. 

The Service Authority will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. To address this issue, the utility is working diligently to restore the water distribution system to full operation. Additionally, we are taking the necessary bacteriological samples to test the quality of the water.

For more information call Service Authority Emergency Dispatch at (703) 335–7982.

Updated:

From the Prince William Service Authority:

Crews are assessing the water main break today, but it is highly unlikely that repairs will start this week. Due to lower winter time water demands, isolating this location has no impact on our ability to serve water to our customers. The main that failed is an 18” main that passes under I-66.

Updated December 8, 2016

From the Prince William Service Authority:

The Prince William County Service Authority is pleased to report that water sample test results collected in the Haymarket area did not reveal any bacterial contamination. Customers in the affected area may resume normal water use. 

As required by the Virginia Department of Health, bacteriological samples were collected over the course of two days and all samples tested negative for the presence of bacteria.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Pearl River remains under boil-water advisory

by Robert Rhoden, originally posted on December 7, 2016

 

Pearl River might remain under a boil-water advisory until Thursday evening (Dec. 8) or Friday morning, Mayor David McQueen said Wednesday. A 12-inch water main broke sometime Monday night, leaving some parts of town without water and other areas with low water pressure, officials said.

The advisory was issued Tuesday morning, and water was restored to all town residents by that afternoon, McQueen said. Residents may can use the water but should boil it first, he said.

Water samples were sent to Louisiana state health officials for testing. McQueen said he expects test results Thursday or Friday.

The main break happened when a fitting on a water line blew out five feet below ground, along Spruce Street at South Church Street, McQueen said. It was discovered early Tuesday. The town initially reported, incorrectly, that the break was along Gum Street.

“It’s just something you have to live with,” McQueen said of the water line break. “It was a long day yesterday.”

Boil Water Advisory for Irmo Area

originally posted on December 7, 2016

 

Columbia, SC (WLTX)  A boil water advisory has been issued for some customers in Irmo.

Water customers in the Heatherstone Subdivision and the YMCA on Kennerly Road are asked to boil their water for at least one minute before cooking or drinking.  Any ice cubes made with water that hasn’t been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.

The City of Columbia experienced a six inch water main break that could result in possible contamination.

If you have any questions you can call the City of Columbia Care Call Center at 545-3300.

Boil advisory issued for part of Osage County

by Taylor Petras, originally posted on December 7, 2016

 

Osage County Public Water District #3 is under a boil water advisory until the end of the week due to a water main break, according to the Osage County Emergency Management Agency.

The advisory affects residents living east of 4662 Highway 50 E to and including 59 County Road 822. Tough Bucks Lane, Enke Trail and County Road 821 are also included.

Officials are urging residents to use boiled or bottled water for drinking and all food preparation.

The boil advisory is in effect until Friday at 5 p.m.

Lead testing at Garland ISD, Northwest ISD reveals small number of contaminated water sources

by Vicki Chen, originally posted on December 6, 2016

 

NORTH TEXAS – Garland ISD and Northwest ISD released new lead testing results this week, identifying a small number of contaminated water sources at eight schools.

While there is no law requiring school districts to test their water, Garland ISD and Northwest ISD are among dozens of districts in Texas that decided to test their water after the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan made national headlines earlier this year. Lead exposure can lead to negative health effects, particularly in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).