Boil Advisory: Village of Sicily Island Water System

originally posted on July 7, 2016

 

SICILY ISLAND (News Release) – A boil advisory has been issued for the Village of Sicily Island Water System.

The Village of Sicily Island is expecting a planned outage today (July 7, 2016) to replace a water line along Hwy 8. As a precaution, the Village of Sicily Island Water System is issuing a boil advisory.

This advisory is in effect until further notice.

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 order issued

originally posted on July 7, 2016

 

Due to emergency repairs on a water main break behind Howell Valley School off ZZ Highway yesterday, the City of West Plains has issued a boil advisory for water users on the north side of Bill Virdon Boulevard from East Towne Village to Doctors’ Drive. The boil advisory will continue until further notice.

Department of Natural Resources regulations require a boil advisory be issued until the water is tested. Persons in these areas should boil drinking and cooking water for three to five minutes. Water used for bathing, cleaning, or hand washing does not need to be boiled.

 

UPDATE: No contamination found in Fremont’s water supply, water safe to drink

‘Residents may resume using Fremont’s water for drinking and cooking’

originally posted on July 10, 2016

 

FREMONT, Neb. — UPDATED COVERAGE: Final test results from the Nebraska Department of Health indicate no bacteria or contaminants in Fremont’s water supply.

Residents may resume using Fremont’s water for drinking and cooking. After suffering from several direct lightning strikes early Thursday morning, Fremont’s water system lost pressure for about 30 minutes. When water pressure drops that low, the State recommends issuing a boil warning until the water is thoroughly tested.

Water employees from the Department of Utilities collected nearly 200 samples of Fremont’s water since Thursday and drove them to the Department of Health in Lincoln for testing.

DU General Manager, Brian Newton said he’s pleased with the results. He said the decision to recommend boiling Fremont’s water was not popular, but was absolutely necessary to protect the public until testing was complete. “Our employees take great pride in providing quality water and we want to keep it that way.”

Mayor Scott Getzschman thanked residents and businesses for cooperating with the City’s recommended boil warning over the past several days. “I know it was an inconvenience for many folks (especially over John C. Fremont Days), but the safety to the public was paramount. Fremont is known for great-tasting water and we didn’t want to jeopardize our reputation by providing anything less than the best.”

PREVIOUS COVERAGE:

Two separate lightning strikes knocked out power to the water system in Fremont Thursday morning.

As a result, the city wants all residents to boil their water for the next 24 hours.

The first lightning strike happened just after 2 a.m., knocking out the main source of power for the water system, according to Brian Newton, the General Manager of the Fremont Department of Utilities.

A half hour after that first strike, a second bolt of lightning knocked out the backup power generator.

The city got the system working again in about a half hour, and Newton says the system is working normally.

The boil order comes as a precaution. Fremont will get tests back on the water quality from the state in the next 24 hours, according to Newton.

Water boil advisory issued in Rapides Island area

by Richard Sharkey, originally posted on July 7, 2016

 

A water boil advisory is in effect for part of the Rapides Island Water Association district.

The advisory was implemented because of a break in a main water line, the association said in a news release.

The advisory is in effect until further notice “for Rapides Station Road between La. Highway 1 and the bridge, Moss Point, Christine, Fredericksburg and Williamsburg,” the release said.

It is recommended that all consumers in the advisory area disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods.

To do so, boil water for one full minute in a clean container. Shaking can eliminate the flat taste of the water, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.

Boil water advisory in Round Lake area

by Ryan Young, originally posted on July 6, 2016

 

Residents in the Round Lake area of Kenora are now under a boil water advisory.

Kenora’s Water and Wastewater crews have been doing repairs in the area.

Boiling removes harmful bacteria in the water that may cause illness. Once boiled the water can be stored in the refrigerator in a clean food-safe container and should be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including brushing teeth or soaking false teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, added to uncooked food or drinks, and making ice cubes.

The advisory will remain in effect until a notice of rescind is issued.

Storm causes boil water advisory in Spiritwood, Sask.

-originally posted on July 6, 2016

 

In the midst of memorial events for two officers killed on duty 10 years ago, the town of Spiritwood, Sask., is also under a precautionary boil water advisory.

A storm on Sunday cut off power to the town’s water treatment plant, prompting the water restriction.

The advisory is in place as a precautionary measure in case bacteria developed during the outage, said the town’s assistant chief administrative officer, Amanda Peters.

People are being advised to boil drinking water for at least one minute, and also boil any water used for brushing teeth or cleaning food.

Peters said the town is trying to get the advisory lifted as soon as possible.

“I’m hoping to have it lifted by Friday. We’ve already submitted our samples to the Water Security Agency,” she said.

Residents were notified by phone and posters were put up around town with instructions on boiling water.

The water samples need to come back clear before the advisory can be lifted.

Peters said the advisory is not putting a stop to events happening around the town for an anniversary remembering two fallen officers who were killed by in 2006.

City of Port Richey under boil water advisory due to water main break

originally posted on July 6, 2016

 

PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The City of Port Richey is under a boil water advisory due to a water main break.

Officials say residents on San Vicente, San Lorenzo, San Moreno, San Diego, San Sebastian, San Mateo and San Sierra should boil all consumable water for at least one minute (rolling boil).

The water will need to pass a bacteriological testing before the boil advisory is canceled.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City of Port Richey Utilities Department at 727-816-1900 ext. 2.

Boil Water Advisory: Rockcastle Co.

originally posted on July 6, 2016

 

ROCKCASTLE CO., Ky (WTVQ) – The Eastern Rockcastle Water Association has issued a boil water advisory for customers in Sand Springs, effective immediately.

Customers should boil their water for at least three minutes before using for cooking, drinking, or washing.

The Eastern Rockcastle Water Association says that the advisory was issued as a precautionary action, and that they will announce when the water is safe to use without boiling.

Water boil order issued for Preston Heights area

originally posted on July 6, 2016

 

JOLIET – The Southeast Sanitary District has issued a 48-hour boil order for the Preston Heights area and all the surrounding areas.

The water boil order is due to a water main break, according to a news release issued Wednesday morning by the district.

Anyone with questions is asked to call the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District at 815-722-7875.

A boil-water advisory is a public health announcement that the public should boil tap water before drinking it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tab water should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes before being used, according to health officials, or bottled water should be used.

Boil alert on Boston Road, Memphis Avenue

originally posted on July 6, 2016

 

Update (11:40 a.m. Wednesday)

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

“Due to a water main break on Boston Road, water is being shut off to begin repairs. All water customers on Boston Road will be affected but also affected will be 5016 and 5019 Memphis Ave. Once water service is restored, there will be a 24-hour boil advisory in effect.”

Update (9 a.m. Wednesday)

PERKINS TWP. — The boil water advisory has been extended through 7 a.m. Thursday. Door hanger notices are being hand-delivered to the affected customers.

Original story (2 p.m. Tuesday)

PERKINS TWP. — The Erie County environmental services department issued the following statement:

“Water line on Boston Road at Memphis Avenue is being lowered. Water service has been shut off until approximately 3 p.m. today with a boil advisory through 3 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 6. Door hangers have been hand-delivered from 214 to 504 Boston Road and 5019 to 5002 Memphis Ave.”

A boil advisory means you should boil your water vigorously for one to two minutes before consumption.