Boil advisory on Strecker Road

originally posted on December 26, 2016

 

GROTON TWP. — The Erie County water department issued this statement:

Due to depressurization of our water main, Erie County water is issuing a water boil notification for the area of 6019 to 7202 Strecker Road effective immediately through 5 p.m. Tuesday. Please boil your water vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes before consumption.

Boil advisory on Strecker Road

originally posted on December 26, 2016

 

GROTON TWP. — The Erie County water department issued this statement:

Due to depressurization of our water main, Erie County water is issuing a water boil notification for the area of 6019 to 7202 Strecker Road effective immediately through 5 p.m. Tuesday. Please boil your water vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes before consumption.

 

Boil advisory still in effect for Neosho County, KS

by Kheslleen Dimanche, originally posted on December 26, 2016

 

ERIE, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory for the Neosho County rural water districts numbers 6, 7, 9, and 12 public water supplies.
KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss in pressure in the system. Failure to maintain enough pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
The advisory took effect on December 22 and will remain in effect until KDHE officials say the water is safe to use.
Customers are urged to follow these precautions until further notice:
Boil your water for one minute prior to drinking or using it to prepare food. Also, throw away ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker. They say disinfect dishes and food contact surfaces for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Plus, water used for bathing does not need to be boiled but its important to monitor your children during their baths to be sure water is not ingested. Finally, if your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

Water quality issues in Livingston: ‘Infrequent’ but real

by Jennifer Eberbach, originally posted on December 27, 2016

 

Five small drinking water systems at three residential communities and two businesses in Livingston County have had violations related to lead testing since 2010, according to Environmental Protection Agency data compiled by USA Today.

In three of those cases, lead exceeded a concentration of 15 parts per billion, which is the EPA’s threshold for how much lead can be present in a water supply before action is required. The others failed to properly monitor and report, but no lead was found.

In one of those cases, issues with arsenic in the water supply has landlords involved in an ongoing Michigan Department of Environmental Quality enforcement case.

A special investigative report by the USA Today Network found that small private water systems don’t have to play by the same safety rules as larger systems when it comes to testing for lead and other toxins. For example, small systems supplying water to a few thousand people or less are not required to treat water to prevent lead unless lead is discovered. Some people across the country are left drinking water containing toxins and some agencies and water system operators have violated federal law by failing to properly monitor and report, leaving an incomplete picture of the nation’s water quality.

Arsenic

Arsenic levels at Green Brook Estates, a rental community of manufactured homes in Oceola Township, has exceeded the government’s limit for the maximum amount of contamination that can be present before action needs to be taken. The MDEQ has an enforcement case open.

Suzann Ruch with the MDEQ said in an email that the agency cannot discuss specific details of the case because it’s ongoing, but said the arsenic value for the drinking water at Green Brook Estates has been close to the maximum contaminant level of 10 parts per billion for a few years.

In September of this year, water tested right at 10 parts per billion for arsenic, and it has tested over the limit in the past, Ruch wrote.

Between March and June of this year, renters were told to drink bottled water due the annual average exceeding the limit, according to the MDEQ.

Bottled water was dropped off on their doorsteps by the owners and, at one point, rent credits were given, as well. Later, renters were informed the water was safe to drink again.

In 2014, the water tested over the limit for arsenic at 13 parts per billion.

Another Precautionary Kalamazoo Boil Water Alert

by Dave Benson, originally posted on December 27, 2016

 

The City of Kalamazoo has issued a precautionary boil water order for a small area on the southwest side of the city.The order follows a water main break. The area  affected is all of Sunvalley and the 4000 to 4100 block of Madison.

The city says the “advisory is precautionary only; there have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the break.  Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours of its collection and the final set within 48 hours. It is expected that the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours.”

Bottled water, a popular choice, as Dixon continues to deal with a boil advisory

by Frances Watson, originally posted on December 27, 2016

 

DIXON, Mo. The city of Dixon is still struggling to get clean water after a main line ruptured on Christmas morning.

The busted waterline was fixed days ago and water is flowing through pipes. But the water samples collected for testing to make sure the water is safe was just sent in for testing Tuesday.

Until then, people are heading to the only grocery store in town to get their water.

“Water, water, water. That’s all,” says Lane Barber.

Bottle after bottle, gallon after gallon, a river of water has been flowing through his checkout line.

“Everybody that’s coming in usually has a case of water, more often than usual with their water being out,” he says.

When he’s not ringing up sales of water, he’s getting a work out. He’s stacking, boxes and crates of water onto a hand truck and rolling it across the store. From there, he restocks jugs on very limited shelf space.

He says, “It’s like electricity, you probably need it.”

Hundreds in Dixon have been going without it.

“One customer was complaining about rust in the water,” says Barber.

A boil advisory will remain in place for another few days. Bottled water seems to be the safest choice for many. The only major grocery store in town opened its doors on Christmas day. It’s normally closed. People were able to get large quantities of water they needed.

“They were really happy. We had posts on Facebook and I shared it,” says Barber.

Extra water was brought to cover the demand.

Barber says, “We’re trying. We’re the go-to.”

Even if it’s a boost in business, for Barber, the bigger boost comes with knowing people can get what they need.

In addition to water, people are buying ice, bleach to wash their dishes in or paper plates to avoid using water.

Soda fountains and ice machines at local restaurants and gas stations will remain out of order.

Officials say water testing was delayed because of Christmas.

They hope to lift the boil order by Thursday.

Boil order issued for Stick Ross Mountain Water Company

by Saundra Adams, originally posted on December 28, 2016

 

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Okla. (KTUL) — A precautionary boil advisory was issued Tuesday for Stick Ross Mountain Water Company in Cherokee County.

The water company says some customers are without water and others are experiencing low water pressure.

As a result, the DEQ has recommended that customers be advised that due to a loss of pressure there is a potential for contamination.

The drinking water supplied by Stick Ross Mountain Water Company may be unsafe for human consumption.

The DEQ says you can take these steps to help ensure safety.

  • Bring water to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, consumption, food preparation, baby formula preparation, dish washing, tooth brushing, ice making, wound care, and bathing infants who may ingest bath water.
  • Also, bottled water is a safe alternative.

The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Partial lifting of boil water advisory does not affect Fall River

by Chuck Samples, originally posted on January 1, 2017

 

On Saturday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) rescinded boil water advisories for Neosho Co. Rural Water District No. 3 and Coal Hollow Water Company located in Neosho County.
They issued the advisory because of high turbidity. High turbidity may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing samples collected from Neosho Co. Rural Water District No. 3 and Coal Hollow Water Company indicate no evidence of contamination, and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
A boil water advisory still remains in Fall River, and mayor Haskell Fogle says the town will take turns draining the city water tower and pipes on Wednesday.
Residents of Fall River can pick up bottled water at the Fall River Community Building while the boil water advisory continues.
In fact, residents in southeastern Greenwood County have been boiling their water now for over a week. The advisory was first enacted Dec. 22 and then expanded Dec. 23 after high levels of turbidity, or cloudiness in the drinking water.Boil water guidelines are online with this story at KVOE.com.

A boil water advisory affecting much of southeastern Kansas has been partially lifted. Unfortunately, that does not yet mean good news for residents in southeastern Greenwood County who have had to boil their water now for over a week.
On Thursday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment lifted some of the restrictions for Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 23, which affects residents in parts of Greenwood, Montgomery, Neosho and Wilson counties. However, the boil water advisory remains in effect for numerous towns, including Fall River,  and rural water districts in the affected counties.
The advisory was first enacted Dec. 22 and then expanded Dec. 23 after high levels of turbidity, or cloudiness in the drinking water. The cause has not been announced. High turbidity can lead to a loss of chlorine residuals and a higher risk of bacterial contamination.
Residents of Fall River can pick up bottled water at the Fall River Community Building while the boil water advisory continues.
Biol water guidelines can be found below.
Noon Tuesday: Southeast Greenwood County residents may be without drinking water supply all week
Try going without your normal drinking water supply for over a week these days. That’s a definite concern now for residents of southeastern Greenwood County as a boil water advisory continues.
The boil water advisory for Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 23 was issued Thursday. It affects the southeastern quarter of Greenwood County, including the town of Fall River, and portions of Montgomery, Neosho and Wilson counties. Fall River Mayor Haskell Fogle says the concerns stem from unspecified issues at the Fredonia water plant — and the town’s work to handle any resulting problems locally is on hold for the time being.
A call to the Fredonia Water Department has not been returned and KDHE has not provided further updates to the media since last week.
Greenwood County Emergency Management arranged to bring 18 pallets of bottled water to the Fall River Community Building for residents while the boil water advisory is in effect. Fogle says a new shipment is coming in Tuesday, which is good because the supply from Friday was running low.
9 pm Saturday: Bottled water available for Fall River, nearby residents as boil water advisory continues
Residents of southeastern Greenwood and several neighboring counties are still dealing with a boil water advisory that was issued Thursday.
Greenwood County Emergency Management says Fall River residents fall under the boil water advisory, as do residents of the Salt Springs and Pleasant Grove townships. Portions of Montgomery, Neosho and Wilson counties are also in the advisory.
As the advisory continues, Greenwood County has prepared to offer bottled water to affected residents. Nearly 20 pallets of bottled water were trucked in Friday night. Residents who need the water can go to the Fall River Community Building on Christmas and again on Monday.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which issued the advisory, said there was a high level of so-called turbidity for Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 23. This means the water is cloudy or hazy and could be suffering from the loss of chlorine residuals and a resulting risk of bacterial infection.
Tips for properly handling water during a boil advisory can be found below. We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
8:50 am Friday: Large boil water advisory affects parts of Greenwood County
A multi-county boil water advisory affects part of the KVOE listening area to our south.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued the boil water advisory for Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 23. This affects the city of Fall River and nearby areas in southeastern Greenwood County. It also affects towns like Altoona and Fredonia as well as parts of Montgomery, Neosho and Wilson counties. The exact coverage in Greenwood County is being determined.
The exact situation behind the boil water advisory has not been released, although KDHE has said there was a a loss of pressure across certain water service districts in Neosho County. There was also high turbidity or the presence of cloudiness or haziness in the water. This may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and could lead to bacterial contamination.
Residents affected by the boil water advisory need to take the following steps until the advisory is lifted:
*Boil water for one minute before drinking or preparing food.
*Get rid of current ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker.
*Disinfect dishes for at least a minute by using a solution of one teaspoon of unscented bleach for every gallon of water. Food preparation surfaces also need to be disinfected using this method.
KDHE says water for bathing purposes does not have to be boiled, but children need to be supervised so they don’t drink the water. If tap water appears dirty, flush the line by letting the water run until it clears.

Boil water advisory issued for Sunvalley Drive in Oakwood neighborhood

by Al Jones, originally posted on Dececmber 27, 2016

 

KALAMAZOO, MI – A boil water advisory was issued following a water main break Tuesday on Sunvalley Drive, located west of Oakland Drive and north of Angling Road.

That is in the Oakwood Neighborhood near the Hill N’ Brook area.

The City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services issued the advisory shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 27 after its workers responded to a break in a 20-foot section of pipe along Sunvalley Drive.

The water main section was replaced due to a history of breaks in an acute location, according to a city press release.

“A precautionary boil water advisory was issued in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department for all water intended for drinking within the affected area due to a planned pressure loss within the water main during the pipe replacement,” city officials reported in their release.

The affected area includes all of Sunvalley Drive and the 4000 to 4100 blocks of Madison Street, which are just west and north of Sunvalley. The advisory is expected to be lifted within 72 hours.

City officials suggest that municipal water customers in the affected area may boil their tap water for 2 minutes prior to use for drinking. No other special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygiene.

There have been no confirmed tests showing bacteria in the water main at the location of the break, officials stated. Initial sampling results are expected to be available within 24 hours of its collection and the final set within 48 hours, according to the city.

Boil advisory lifted for Clinton area

Boil advisory lifted for Clinton area.
A boil water advisory has been lifted for parts of the Clinton area along Hwy.
959, according to East Feliciana Rural Water (EFRW).
The boil advisory was issued Monday, April 10 after the well motor on the Bluff Creek Well burned up.
Customers in the area experienced outages.
Melissa Sanders, executive director with EFRW, said that samples were collected and sent to DHH for testing.
"We sent that call out to notify customers that there was going to be an outage.
We knew then that it was the well pump motor and that it would be out for an extended period of time," Sanders added.
"Oh I’m very grateful," said Ruby Drummond, a resident in the area.
The problem affected roughly 600 customers.