Boil water order issued for parts of Saint John

by Gail Harding, originally posted on December 1, 2016

 

A boil water order has been issued for Saint John residents east of the Reversing Falls Bridge using the municipal water system.

About 45,000 users are affected in the east, north and south ends of Saint John, or about 60 per cent of the customer base. People living in Harbourview subdivision aren’t affected.

Heavy rains and high winds have increased the turbidity, or cloudiness, of the drinking water, said a news release from Saint John water said.

The water becomes cloudy when fine particles like sediment or organic matter wind up or get stirred up in the watersheds.

“An increase in turbidity can interfere with the effectiveness of the disinfection process and therefore the safety of the drinking water cannot be assured,” the release said.

Saint John Water advised people not to drink the water unless it is boiled. Residents should bring water to a rolling boil, let it boil for at least one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

While the water should not be consumed unless boiled, it is safe for taking showers, bathing or using in swimming pools. Dishes can also be washed in hot, soapy water and air dried or washed in a dishwasher.

Saint John Water said staff will be monitoring the turbidity levels and working with the Department of Health.

The agency will let the public know when the boil order is no longer needed.

Boil Water Advisory issued for Harrison County

by Sarah Valdivieso, originally posted on February 10, 2017

 

The Greater Harrison County PSD has issued a Boil Water Advisory.

The advisory effects everyone in the Valley of Good Hope System.

The advisory is in affect until further notice.

Boil-water notice issued

by Colin Dacre, originally posted on February 10, 2017

 

A months-old boil-water advisory for the community of Willowbrook has been upgraded to a full boil-water notice by Interior Health and the RDOS.

The advisory was first issued in December, after samples tested positive for low counts of total coliforms.

The upgraded notice is in response to an emergency situation that has resulted in the loss of water pressure throughout the entire system. It will stay in effect until further notice.

Residents are advised to use an alternate source of water or to boil water for all drinking, oral hygiene and food preparation/cooking purposes for a full minute.

In a media release, the RDOS says publics works staff and contractors are working to have the system up and running as soon as possible.

Boil water advisory lifted in Mason

by Jeff Morris, originally posted on February 11, 2017

 

MASON, WV (WCHS/WVAH) — A boil water advisory has been lifted in the town of Mason.

The advisory had been issued Monday after a problem occurred during a water project when old lines were being cut and capped.

Officials said Friday that the advisory has now been lifted in the Mason County town.

West Columbia, South Carolina, US

by Kimberly Davis, originally posted on February 10, 2017

 

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following areas:

  •  2700 –  2900 blocks of Rainbow Drive
  • Shampy Street
  • Franklin Street
  • 2800 block of Kirkwood Drive
  • Dlewood Drive
  • Sandalwood Drive
  • Bensmin Drive
  • Morningdale Drive

The water supply has been thoroughly tested and boiling water is no longer necessary. Water customers may check the city of West Columbia website at www.westcolumbiasc.gov for updates on all boil water advisories.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted In Burstall

by David Zammit, originally posted on February 06, 2017

 

Good news for the residents of Burstall.

The boil water advisory that was issued on Wednesday, February 1, for the Town of Burstall has been removed by the Cypress Health Region.

Following repeat water samples from February 1 and 2, that indicated that bacteria levels are within acceptable ranges, Dr. David Torr Consulting Medical Health Officer with the Cypress Health Region promptly removed the boil water advisory.

The advisory was issued on Wednesday after the water had tested positive for E. coli.

The CHR is reporting it’s now safe to resume the consumption of water from the Town of Burstall’s public water supply.

 

Benton issues boil advisory for some of its water customers

originally posted on February 07, 2017

 

BENTON, LA (KSLA) –A water boil advisory is in effect until further notice for part of the Bossier Parish town of Benton.

The advisory issued the evening of Feb. 6 is not systemwide, officials said.

It affects only the elementary school and customers in an area that includes Louisiana Highway 162, Finley Road, East Benton subdivision, Montgomery Lane from Wright Avenue, 5th Street and Lola Circle.

The advisory has been issued as a precaution as a result of a broken water pipeline that has yet to be repaired.

The town said the boil advisory will be rescinded once samples submitted to the state Office of Public Health show the water is safe for consumption.

Meantime, customers in the affected areas are being advised to disinfect any water before consuming it (including fountain drinks) or using it to make ice, prepare or rinse food and brush their teeth.

To do so, boil the water for a full minute in a clean container. The minute starts after the water has been brought to a full boil.

The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another or by adding a pinch of salt to each quart of boiled water.

Call the town at (318) 442-4000 to learn more.

Boil Advisory issued for West Carroll Parish

by Dede Willis, originally posted on February 06, 2017

 

WEST CARROLL PARISH, La. (KNOE 8 News) The Goodwill Water System is experiencing problems with the water supply system.

Because of these problems, the water produced by the water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality.

It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means:

+ Boil water for (1) one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.

Boil is to remain in effect until rescinded by Goodwill Water System.

 

Boil water advisory in place for lane in Youngsville

originally posted on February 08, 2017

 

A boil water advisory is in effect for residents of South Rushmore Lane in Youngsville after a break in a water line.

Residents effected should boil water for one full minute in a clean container prior to drinking it, cooking with it, brushing teeth or preparing food.

The one-minute boil time begins after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.

The advisory is expected to be lifted by noon on February 8, 2016.

Mayor Calls For Investigation Into Cause Of Boil Water Advisory

originally posted on February 07, 2017

 

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mayor Bill Peduto is calling for a targeted investigation into the recent water issues that affected parts of Pittsburgh.

Low levels of chlorine were detected, which prompted officials to issue a Boil Water Advisory for 100,000 customers.

The mayor wants to further investigate the specific issue that prompted the advisory.

“This is not a fishing expedition. We simply want to discover what went wrong, and how to keep these events from happening again,” Mayor Peduto said.

He also wants an external auditor to study local lead testing kits and have Auditor General Eugene DePasquale study PWSA operations.

DePasquale issued the following statement:

“I am pleased that the members of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority voted today to invite the Department of the Auditor General and the Office of Attorney General to conduct reviews of the authority’s operations.

“My team is already evaluating our options for such an examination so that we can offer as much help as possible to the authority and to the city to ensure that all Pittsburghers can be assured of a safe and abundant supply of clean drinking water.

“The situation in the city is simply indefensible. The residents of Pittsburgh deserve better.”

DePasquale went on to say that he plans to outline plans for a review by the end of the month.