Boil water notice issued for some Jackson residents
by Waverly, McCarthy, originally posted on January 23, 2017
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) –
A precautionary boil water advisory is in affect for approximately 250 connections in Jackson.
Due to the recent loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following area:
- 800-1999 Boling Street; 39213
- Northwest Hills Subdivision; 39213
- 4200-4299 Michael Avalon Street; 39213
- 400-4299 Industrial Drive; 39213
- Outer Circle; 39213
- Shop Street; 39213
- Ford Avenue; 39213
This is a precautionary advisory.
This notice does not mean that your water is unsafe, but it does mean that you must take precaution and boil your water before use.
All customers are advised to boil their drinking water until adequate pressure is restored to the system.
Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute for the following: cooking or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks feeding pets, washing dishes and all other consumption.
Residents will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted.
West Vernon Waterworks announces boil advisory
The West Vernon Parish Waterworks District has experienced a problem with a 12-inch water main break in the line located at the intersection of Cobb Road and La. 8 West of Leesville, past W. Hawthorne Road to La. 464, Leesville.
originally posted on January 22, 2017
The West Vernon Parish Waterworks District has experienced a problem with a 12-inch water main break in the line located at the intersection of Cobb Road and La. 8 West of Leesville, past W. Hawthorne Road to La. 464, Leesville. The area affected includes all side roads.
It is possible for contamination to enter a water system that has lost pressure. It is also possible for contamination to be pulled into a water main from a leak.
Therefore, as a precaution the West Vernon Parish Waterworks District is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately for those areas. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until rescinded by the West Vernon Parish Waterworks District Water System.
It is recommended for all homeowners whose water service is affected by this water main leak to disinfect their water before consuming it or using it for food preparation by any one of the following means:
‒ Boil water for one minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another, or
Mix 30 drops of unscented liquid chlorine laundry bleach with one gallon of water and let it stand for at least 30 minutes before drinking.
All natural water sources have some minerals. These minerals sometimes settle along the interior walls of the water mains. When the water mains experience a sudden change in pressure, the mineral sediments tend to flake off the water mains. Some customers might experience cloudy or dirty water after the pressure is restored to the water system. This problem will be corrected with an extensive flushing program.
After repairs have been completed, we will disinfect the water mains with a strong chlorine solution. You might detect a chlorine odor after the pressure has been restored.
Water samples will be collected and tested by Louisiana Office of Public Health personnel after the repairs have been completed. Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption by one of the above listed methods until you have been advised that the water provided by your system is safe.
Soil and Water Samples in for Testing in Contamination Investigation at Peterson AFB
by Jake Brownell, originally posted on December 23, 2016
Officials at Peterson Air Force Base say they’ve finished drilling wells meant to help determine whether the base is to blame for potentially toxic Perfluorinated Compounds, or PFCs, detected in drinking water in southern El Paso County.
Aerostar, an environmental engineering firm, was hired earlier this year to install monitoring wells and collect soil and water samples from the base and neighboring Colorado Springs Airport. Samples have now been sent to a lab for testing, and a report on the results is expected next year.
In the meantime, class action lawsuits filed against manufacturers of PFC-containing firefighting foams long used at the base are currently working their way through federal court. Though the suits don’t name the Air Force as a defendant, attorney Tony Tracy with Colorado Springs-based McDivitt Law says future legal action against the Air Force remains a possibility.
“The goal for us has never been to sue the government,” says Tracy, “however, if we feel that we need to do that, what we’re going to do is preserve that claim and make sure that we have it available to us, should we find through our investigation that they were actors and could be culpable in some instances.”
In October, attorneys from McDivitt Law also called on the state to pay for blood testing for people in areas affected by PFC contamination. A spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says the agency has not formally responded to that request, and emphasized that they’re focused on, “investigating the source and eliminating the exposure.”
Editors note: This post has been edited to make clear that both soil and water samples were collected as part of the Air Force’s investigation, and that they were collected from Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport property.
Lindon City issues boil order for possibly contaminated water
by Larry D. Curtis, originally posted on December 23, 2017
(KUTV) Lindon City detected E.coli and issued a boil order for all water in the city Friday afternoon.
The order says until further notice, to boil tap water before consuming it. The city advises using boiled or bottled water for all drinking and cooking.
“The city’s water department received lab tests that detected a fecal coliform, or E.coli bacteria, that could cause stomach or intestinal illness,” the advisory said.
It recommended bringing water to a boil and let it boil for one minute before letting it cool and using it. Such water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.
The fecal coliform means the water could be contaminated with human or animal waste. Microbes in the waste can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms. Infants, young children and the elderly or people with compromised immune systems are at highest risk from the possibly contaminated water.
The notice said contamination can occur when increased fun-off enters the drinking water system or because of a break in the pipes in the distribution system or a failure at the water treatment plant. Lindon City said it is actively searching for potential sources of the contamination.
The water system will be flushed and chlorinated. State agencies are assisting to resolve the issue. Further water samples are being taken and will take 24 hours to be completed. Lindon City said it would let citizens know when they no longer need to boil water.
Boil water issued for Gatewood area
originally posted on January 26, 2017
West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for some customers in the Gatewood area of the company’s New River system. The affected streets include Elverton Road, Brown Road, Fox Lane, Riner Dairy Road, Pleasant View Drive and Bennett Lane. The advisory follows a water main break, which crews are working to repair as quickly as possible. Estimated restoration time is 10 p.m. Customers will be notified of the advisory by the CodeRED emergency customer notification system.
Affected customers should boil their water before consumption until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be present in the water. Customers are asked to bring water used for drinking, cooking, bathing and brushing teeth to a full boil for a minimum of one minute, then cool before use.
West Virginia American Water also recommends the following steps:
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
• Provide pets with boiled water after cooling;
• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.
Once the system recovers, West Virginia American Water will collect additional water quality samples in the area of the outage. For more information, contact WVAW’s customer service center at 1-800-685-8660.
Lewisburg Bellevue Water System boil water advisory
originally posted on January 27, 2017
Some customers of the Lewisburg Bellevue Water System in St. Landry Parish are under a boil water until further notice.
The advisory is from Chachere Rd. to Hwy 759, extending west until Ray Lane and also the community of Lewisburg.
White Plains issues wide-ranging boil advisory
originally posted on January 26, 2017
The following areas have been placed under the advisory until further notice: Highway 62 west of Scott Road to the end of the water line at Dan Slate Lane, all of JP Hanks Road and all of Drakescreek Road. The city will send notification once the advisory .
Brunswick posts boil-water advisory for North Lake Avenue
by WRGB Staff, originally posted on November 14, 2016
BRUNSWICK — Residents in the area of North Lake Avenue north of Genesee Street are advised to boil their water until further notice.
Monday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., water main repairs will be done in that vicinity, resulting in decreased water pressure.
Residents are advised to bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using, or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. The water department will inform the public when the advisory is lifted.
The town also requests voluntary water conservation from all system users for the next 48 hours.
UPDATE: Boil Advisory Lifted for Town of Delhi
by Dede Willis, originally posted on January 26, 2017
Boil Advisory for the Town of Delhi impacting from the Intersection of Hwy 80 and Hwy 17 running North of 17 & Sproles St has been rescinded.
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Previous Report:
Town of Delhi Water System has issued a boil advisory.
This advisory is in effect until further notice.
Officials say this not a system wide advisory but only affecting the area from the intersection of Hwy 80 and Hwy 17 running North of Hwy 17.
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.
Lebanon issues boil water advisory for northern side
Originally posted on November 13, 2016
A boil water advisory is in effect for this city’s northern side.
The advisory was issued Saturday because of water main breaks that occurred in the area late Friday and overnight, according to city officials.
The boil advisory was issued as a precaution due to the loss of water pressure resulting from the multiple water main breaks.
Residents and businesses in the affected area are advised to boil their water before consuming it.