Boil Water Advisory Issued for Junior Area

by Leah Knicely, originally posted on January 12, 2017

 

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued by the city of Junior.

The affected areas in Junior includes the BP station north to Dartmoor.

Boil Water Advisory is in affect until further notice.

Boil-water advisory issued

originally posted on January 11, 2017

 

Due to a main line break, Black Mountain Utility District has issued a boil-water advisory for Breedens Creek to the end of the line. The district advises customers to bring water to a rolling boil before consuming.

UPDATE: Boil water advisory issued for Lewis County High School

originally posted on January 11, 2017

 

LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. (WDTV) – UPDATE 12:48 PM: A boil water advisory was issued at 12:45 p.m. for Lewis County High School.

The school is getting ready to re-open the bathrooms and are providing sanitary wipes for those who use them.

Bottled water has also been brought to the school.

UPDATE 11:52 AM: Bottled water has been brought to Lewis County High School.

Water is still off at the school and they are using buses to take students to use the restroom.

PREVIOUS STORY: Lewis County High School is without water Wednesday morning because of a leak.

According to the superintendent, they are escorting kids across the street to use the bathroom.

School officials were not sure when water would be restored. Stay with 5 News for updates.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Suez Water Customers

by Jayne Ann Bugda, originally posted on January 11, 2017

 

(WBRE/WYOU)  An update by the Suez Water Company of Dallas concerning Tuesday water main malfunctions on Route 415.  The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted

The company tells Eyewitness News that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to Boil Your Water.

SUEZ Pennsylvania Operations say they took  proper corrective actions to remedy the situation as quickly as possible and worked closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that all corrective action procedures, including collecting and testing samples for 2 consecutive days were completed.

During this time, samples were tested for Total Coliform and E.coli bacteria.

Suez reports that the water testing showed that these bacteria are not present in the water.  Therefore, you no longer need to Boil Your Water.

For information on water concerns contact Customer Service Department at 888-299-8972 or 717-564-3662.

Boil water advisory ends in Severy

originally posted on January 12, 2017

 

Severy’s boil water advisory was short-lived.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced the advisory Monday after a loss of pressure. It rescinded the advisory Wednesday.
Lab testing samples collected by KDHE had no evidence of contamination. Loss of pressure in a water system is a concern because there could be a loss of chlorine residuals and a subsequent increased risk of bacterial contamination.
5:10 pm Monday: Severy, Kansas now under boil water advisory
Another town in Greenwood County is under boil water advisory; this time, it’s Severy.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, otherwise known as the KDHE, issued a boil water advisory Monday afternoon for the public water supply located in Severy.
KDHE officials are instituting this call beacuse of a loss of pressure. The failure to maintain pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
This advisory will remain in effect until KDHE officials determine conditions to be adequately resolved.
Residents affected by the boil water advisory need to take the following steps until it’s 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.

*You don’t need to boil bath water, but it’s necessary to supervise children around the water.
*People with cuts or severe rashes are recommended to consult their physicians.
*If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
The KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Barry Township under boil water advisory

originally posted on January 12, 2017

 

DELTON, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A boil water advisory has been issued for Barry Township after a power failure in the water system.

The advisory was issued around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Township officials tell us there was a power outage to the water pump system during Tuesday night’s storm.

Repairs are already underway.

Bottled water will be available at the Barry Township Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. for water customers.

The advisory is expected to remain in effect for approximately 48 hours.

Voluntary water boil advisory issued for Walters

by Rhiannon Poolaw, originally posted on January 12, 2017

 

WALTERS, OK (KSWO)- The City of Walters has issued a warning that the water may be unsafe for human consumption. Multiple water line breaks caused a decrease in pressure which could lead to contamination.

The city is advising that residents bring the 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. Some residents may experience discoloration in the water. If this happens, let your lines run to flush it out.

The water department is taking bacteriological line samples to ensure water quality. If you have questions, contact the Water Treatment Plant at (580) 875-2542 or visit www.DEQ.state.ok.us.

Boil advisory for Oak Street

Will remain in place until at least 5 p.m. Friday

by Jeff Gilliland, originally posted on January 11, 2017

 

A boil advisory that was initiated Tuesday evening for a small portion of Hillsboro will remain effect until at early Friday evening, Hillsboro Water Plant Supervisor Jason Bernard said Wednesday.

The boil advisory was put in place for the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Oak Street due to a water main break Tuesday night.

Bernard said the advisory will remain in place until at least 5 p.m. Friday because that’s when the lab test results for water from the break site are expected to be received.

“It’s really just a precaution because 99.9 percent of the time there really isn’t anything to worry about,” Bernard said.

He said only water that is going to be used for cooking or drinking needs to be boiled.

Bernard said the state mandates that a boil advisory be issued for impacted areas whenever there is a break in water lines.

“We’ve had so many of them lately it’s hard to keep track,” Bernard said.

The break was repaired Tuesday. After learning of the break Bernard said he faxed a message to the local radio station, then contacted the city, which faxed The Times-Gazette a copy of the alert Wednesday morning.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the water should be boiled until bubbles come from the bottom to the top of whatever the water is being boiled in. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, it should continue to boil for one minute.

If you are unable to boil water, it should be disinfected instead.

To disinfect if the tap water is clear, use unscented bleach. Add one-eighth teaspoon (eight drops or about 0.75 liters) of unscented household liquid bleach to one gallon of water. Mix well and wait 30 minutes before drinking.

If the tap water is cloudy, filter the water using a clear cloth. Then follow the steps for clear water.

Other information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the event of a boil advisory include:

• To sanitize containers, use unscented bleach. Make a sanitizing solution by mixing one teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach in one quart of water. Pour the solution into a clean storage container and shake well, making sure that the solution coats the entire inside of the container. Let the clean storage container sit at least 30 seconds, then pour the solution out of the container. Let the empty container air dry or rinse with clean water that has already been made safe.

• Boil tap water even if it is filtered. Most kitchen and other household water filters typically do not remove bacteria or viruses.

• When bathing and showering, be careful not to swallow any water.

• Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water.

• For washing dishes, most household dishwashers generally are safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees, or if the dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle. If washing dishes by hand, follow the rules for safe water above before using it to rinse dishes.

• It is safe to do laundry as usual.

• Pets can can get some of the same diseases as people. It is a good idea to give them boiled water that has been cooled.

Muhlenberg Co. Lifts Boil Advisory

originally posted on January 11, 2017

 

The Muhlenberg County Water District #3 has lifted a boil advisory that was put in place for parts of the county on Monday.

The advisory previously affected Lynn City Rd. on Highway 81 and Highway 81 to the McLean County line.

As of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, the advisory has been lifted.

UPDATE: Bossier Parish community no longer has to boil water

by Nikki Henderson, originally posted on January 11, 2017

 

BOSSIER PARISH, La. – UPDATE:

Village Water System officials announced Friday that the boil advisory has been lifted in the Haughton area.

The advisory is no longer in effect for customers on Virginia Road, Highway 614 from Stewart Road towards I-20, Stewart Road, Baker Road, and Staton Drive.
 

ORIGINAL STORY:

You are being advised to boil your water if you live in the Haughton area.

Officials with the Village Water System issued the advisory Wednesday after the water was turned off due to necessary repairs.

The boil advisory includes the area extending from: Virginia Rd., Hwy 614 from Stewart Rd. towards I-20, Stewart Rd., Baker Rd., and Staton Dr.

You should boil your water for at least one minute before eating, drinking, making ice or brushing your teeth.

The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.