originally posted on June 24, 2016

 

COTTONWOOD FALLS, Kan. (KWCH) UPDATE: The boil water advisory for Cottonwood Falls has been rescinded.

The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure, which can result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

The KDHE says recent laboratory testing samples collected from the public water supply indicate no evidence of contamination.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory for the City of Cottonwood Falls due to a loss of pressure.

The KDHE said a loss in pressure could cause a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. The advisory will remain in effect until the KDHE determines the problem has been resolved.

If you live in Cottonwood Falls, the KDHE suggests you take the following precautions:
– Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water
– Dispose of ice cubes, do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker
– Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water
– Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians
– If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears

Samples submitted to DHH for testing and are expected to be back Monday

-by Nancy Cook, originally posted on June 24, 2016

 

GREENWOOD, La. – The boil advisory issued for the Greenwood Water System (excluding the Timberline Subdivision) earlier this week is still in effect. The required water samples have been taken and submitted to the Department of Health and Hospitals for testing.

The results are expected to be in on Monday, June 27.

Throughout the weekend, residents should be sure to boil water in a clean container for one full minute before consumption.

originally posted on June 24, 2016

 

UPDATE:

The boil water advisory issued on Friday, June 24, has been lifted.

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COVINGTON, La.  — The entire city of Covington is under a boil water advisory. According to a release, the city has experienced problems with their water supply system.

The advisory is a precautionary measure.

On Thursday, a subcontractor performed a replacement of a section of water main as part of an ongoing project. The new section was isolated between two closed water valves.  All replacement work was completed yesterday afternoon, according to the release.

Per state requirements, any new section of water line is subject to testing for water quality.  Water quality testing for this pipe section was scheduled Friday morning.  Upon arrival to the site this morning, the City of Covington staff noted that the new line had already been pressurized as a result of a faulty water valve.

Although this section of line had been treated with chlorine the previous day, the testing had not been performed to verify acceptable water quality in the new line.

As a precautionary measure and in accordance with DHH requirements, the City of Covington is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the entire city effective immediately until testing results verify that the water system quality is acceptable.

Please be assured that the City and DHH are working as quickly as possible to get test results.  All residents and businesses of Covington will be advised when the order is lifted.

A Boil Water Advisory is issued when an event has occurred allowing the possibility for the water distribution system to become contaminated. An advisory does not mean that the water is contaminated, but rather that it could be contaminated.  Until the safety of the water is confirmed, customers should take the appropriate precautions.

It is recommended that all citizens 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 one (1) full minute in a clean container.  The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.  

*An Advisory is different from a Boil Water Notice. A Boil Water Notice is issued by the state health officer and the secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) or their authorized representatives. During a Boil Water Notice, all customers must boil their water before consuming it or use bottled water.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call 985-898-4700.

By Bethany Butler, originally posted on August 9, 2016

 

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in Fairmont due to a water line break on Benoni Avenue, affecting the area between 5th Street and 6th Street and on 5th Street between Coleman Avenue and Walnut Avenue.

by Sara Pagones, originally posted on June 24, 2016

 

Covington’s approximately 9,000 residents were advised Friday to boil their drinking water until further notice because a faulty valve allowed water to flow through a new pipe that had not been tested.

Covington issued the notice Friday morning. Because the entire city is affected, the state Department of Health agreed to expedite testing of the water, which normally can take three days, according to Gina Hayes, Covington’s director of administration.

The city’s population swells to about 20,000 people during the workday because the parish courthouse, hospital and School Board offices bring in thousands of workers, Hayes said.

St. Tammany Parish Hospital has a well on its campus to provide access to safe water when the city’s water supply is interrupted, spokeswoman Melissa Hodgson said. “At present, we are drawing on our campus resource, and we anticipate returning to city water as soon as we are notified that it is safe to do so,” she said.

The need for the precautionary step occurred when a section of pipe was replaced as part of an ongoing project, Hayes said. That work was completed Thursday.

The state requires any new section of water line to be tested for water quality, and the test was scheduled for Friday morning.

But city staffers discovered the new line already had been pressurized as a result of a faulty valve. The new section had been treated with chlorine on Thursday, but testing had not occurred, so the city issued the boil-water advisory, which will remain in effect until testing shows the water quality is acceptable.

Water intended for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, bathing or preparing food should be boiled for a full minute in a clean container after the water has reached a rolling boil.

By J. Bryan Randall, originally posted on August 10, 2016

 

GROVETOWN, GA (WFXG) –

A boil water advisory has been issued for the areas of Booker Street and Fisk Street in Grovetown.

Citizens who have experienced low water or complete loss of water are advised to boil their water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking or preparing baby food.

The City of Grovetown says the water quality has not been compromised, but the advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution.

Originally posted on August 9, 2016

 

UPDATEThe boil advisory issued on August 9th, 2016 for Decatur Drive, Marma Drive, and Marcia Drive is lifted on August 11th, 2016 at 1:30 PM.

A boil advisory has been issued for Decatur Drive, Marma Drive, and Marcia Drive on August 9th.

Additionally, if customers of City of Mount Vernon water would like to receive boil advisory notifications via text message or email, please follow the link below, which can be found at www.mountvernonohio.org and sign up for WENS Alerts.

Originally posted on August 9, 2016

 

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. Part of Ellis County is under a boil water advisory. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued the advisory for Ellis County Rural Water District No. 6.

The advisory was issued because monthly monitoring for bacteria hasn’t been completed, the KDHE says. The rural water district impacted includes portions of the county northeast of Hays.

The KDHE suggests that those impacted by the advisory don’t ingest any water before boiling it, or that they use bottled water.

originally posted on June 23, 2016

 

The Kent Water Company has issued a boil water advisory for customers who reside north of Chicken Run Road due to a main break on Rector Road.

The advisory will be in place for at least three days.

Customers are asked to boil water for three to five minutes, or use bottled water, until further notice.

By Michelle Pumphrey, originally posted on August 9, 2016

 

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County – Due to DOT contractors hitting a 12 inch water main, people from Croaker Lane to the end of White Oak River River in Onslow County may experience a disruption in water service.

Once ONWASA crews are able to make the necessary repairs to the water main, these affected consumers will be under a precautionary boil water advisory.

It is recommended the affected consumers boil all water used for human consumption for a minimum of 1 minute or use bottled water. There is no need to boil water used for showering or bathing.

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

ONWASA will inform the affected consumers once the boil water advisory is lifted.