by Brett Berntsen, originally posted on June 3, 2016

 

FARMINGTON — The New Mexico Environment Department released a boil water advisory this afternoon for customers on the Harvest Gold and Morningstar Water systems.

Operated by the AV Water company, the systems serve nearly 7,000 customers in the Crouch Mesa and Bloomfield areas. The advisory was issued after high levels of sediment were detected in the water, which can indicate the presence of E. coli or other disease-causing organisms, according to a press release from the NMED. The release advises water users to boil their water for five minutes before drinking, cooking, washing dishes and bathing.

The warning comes just days after the lifting of another boil advisory for the Morningstar Water System. That advisory lasted about a week and was lifted after tests showed the water was not contaminated. The episode, however, sparked concern among customers about a lack of notification and transparency on the part of AV Water.

Beth Sutherland, a resident of the Anasazi Estates subdivision, told The Daily Times last week she was notified of the advisory by her granddaughter, who saw a post on the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management’s Facebook page.

Company officials could not be reached for comment today, and the operator of the company’s after-hours answering service said she was not aware of the most recent boil advisory.

Michelle Truby-Tillen, of the county’s OEM office, said in the case last week, AV Water asked her office to notify customers through Facebook and a reverse 911 call. Truby-Tillen said she was not notified of the advisory’s release today, however.

“It’s another one of those things where they didn’t tell us anything,” she said. “The communication deal is pretty complicated when it comes to these water system people.”

by Michael Potestio, originally posted on June 2, 2016

 

A 48-hour boil water advisory is in place for residents living in the Douglas Lake IR3 community of the Upper Nicola band.

The advisory requires residents bring their tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption, and went into effect Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. after a waterline break. It will remain in effect unless otherwise specified until 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Band administrator Collette Manuel said the line broke during the excavation of a section of old water pipes that are being replaced as part of the repaving of Douglas Lake Road that is ongoing.

“We had to turn the whole system off,” she said. “And every time you turn the whole system off, there could be a threat of some type of contamination, so as a proactive measure, we’re just asking people to have their water boiled.”

The band advises people do not drink from any water fountains supplied from the public water supply.

Manuel said the band will conduct tests to determine if the water is potable before the advisory is lifted.

originally posted on June 06, 2016

 

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – The Boil-Water Advisory implemented in Lincoln County last week has been lifted, according to the McKinney Water District.

The advisory was targeted towards customers who live in the Neals Creek Area and any roads leading to Highway 27, Fairgrounds Road, Highway 1247, and Maywood Road, according to the organization.

Officials say they established the recommendation Thursday after a water main, belonging to their supplier, sprung a leak.

The McKinney Water District says 475 customers were affected by the advisory.

by Clint Durrett, originally posted on June 2, 2016

 

NEW ORLEANS —A precautionary boil-water advisory was issued Thursday for the Lower Ninth Ward by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.

Officials said the advisory was issued after valve operations during a repair caused pressure to drop below the standard.

Residents in the affected area are advised not to drink, make ice or brush teeth without boiling the water until further notice.

“Residents in the affected area that are immune-comprised are advised not to wash hands, or shower or bathe,” the board said in a news release.

All other residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• Washing hands: Use soap and tap water, dry hands, then apply hand sanitizer; the safest option is to wash with safe water.
• Shower or bathe: Being careful not to swallow any water, one may take a shower safely. Use caution when bathing infants and young children so that no water is swallowed. A sponge bath reduces the chance of swallowing water. The time spent bathing should be minimized. Children and disabled individuals should have their baths supervised to ensure that water is not ingested. Though the risk of illness is minimal, individuals who have recent surgical wounds, are immunosuppressed or have a chronic illness may want to consider using bottled or boiled water for cleansing until the advisory is lifted. For those who want to be absolutely safe, use safe water until further notice per the Louisiana Office of Public Health-Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section.

The Sewerage and Water Board and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals will collect and test samples once the repair is completed and pressure is restored.

Customers with questions can call 529-2837.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOILING WATER

Boil water for one full minute in a clean container. The one-minute boil time begins after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (If there is a flat taste, it can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.)

originally posted on June 2, 2016

 

Officials said the advisory was issued after a drop in water pressure when crews working on a fiber optic project hit a water main.  The system will be tested for several days to make sure bacteria did not enter the system.

Residents are advised to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

The water may be used out of the tap for bathing and other similar purpose

originally posted on June 2, 2016

 

CEDAR RAPIDS (KWWL) –

UPDATE:  There will be no classes today at Cleveland Elementary School in Cedar Rapids because of a water main break in the neighborhood. Also, 6th and 7th grade students at Roosevelt Middle School will be dismissed at 9:40 a.m. 8th grade students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.

The water main break at F Ave. and 18th St. NW has also led to a boil advisory in parts of Cedar Rapids.

You can read that information below.

A water main break is proving to be disruptive in Cedar Rapids this morning.

It happened at F Ave. and 18th Street NW. The city says the water main break has created a potential for bacteria contamination.

People who live in the following areas should consider boiling water to protect themselves: F Avenue NW  to the north, 25th Street SW to the west, 16th Avenue SW to the south and 13th Street SW to the east.

Anyone who’s pregnant, nursing, or has a baby younger than 6 months old should use bottled water only.

Crews have started making repairs. The city expects the results of water tests to be in by Saturday afternoon. The advisory will be lifted or extended at that time.

by Bethany Butler, originally posted on June 2, 2016

by Harlan Daily Enterprise, originally posted on June 1, 2016

 

Due to low pressure, Black Mountain Utility District has issued a boil-water advisory for all of Wallins and Coldiron. Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before consuming.

A boil water notice has been issued for all 132 Breeze Hill System customers in Lake Wales.

originally posted on June 1, 2016

 

The Florida Governmental Utility Authority issued the notice after a 4-inch water main break occurred near 3644 Breezeway Drive at about 6 p.m. Tuesday. Repairs were completed and water was restored by midnight, and the FGUA said it will attempt to rescind the boil water notice by Friday.

Any water used should be boiled for one minute to ensure the water does not have bacteria or viruses, according to the FGUA.

by Megan kennedy, originallu posted on June 1, 2016

 

TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) – A boil advisory has been lifted following a water main repair on Olive Road.

The advisory was issued Wednesday for residents in the area of Olive Road between East Main Street and Burman Avenue.