originally posted on August 23, 2016

 

COVINGTON, La. — All of Covington is under a boil-water advisory because of a water main break.

The city of Covington said that a 12-inch water main break happened Monday at Jefferson Avenue and 15th Avenue, resulting in the boil-water advisory.

Because of the break, the water produced by the water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality. The advisory is in effect for all residents in the city until further notice.

City leaders will give an update on the advisory when testing results from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals verifies that the water quality is acceptable.

Residents should disinfect water before consuming it, including water used to make ice, brush teeth or used for food preparation.

Water should be boiled for one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.

Additional updates can be found on the city’s website. Stay with WDSU.com.

by Anita Sthankiya, originally posted on August 22, 2016

 

A water quality advisory has been issued for residents of Killiney Beach and Westshore Estates as a precaution by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO).

The advisory affects properties connected to the two separate community water systems servicing subdivisions off Westside Road. Residents are being asked to conserve water and not to use it unnecessarily. Reservoirs are not able to be replenished as they would normally because the power is off in the area.

“Interior Health has been contacted and while the health risk is modest and no bacteria have been found in any of the water tested from the systems, Regional District staff recommends that as a precaution that Killiney Beach and Westshore water customers follow Interior Health guidelines, especially for those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, children and those wishing additional precautions,” said Communications Officer Bruce Smith. “All water intended for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages, ice or brushing teeth should be boiled for at least one minute or customers should use a safe alternative to water from the tap such as bottled or distilled water.”

As a result of the ongoing power situation related to the Bear Creek fire, water quality may be compromised and that could impact children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.

This precautionary water quality advisory affecting the systems will continue until further notice.

originally posted on August 22, 2016

 

A boil alert has been issued after a water main break occurred today on Highland Avenue in Munroe Falls.

Residents of Highland are advised to boil tap water before drinking. Boil water to full rolling boil for 1 minute. Let cool and store for use. This is for drinking water only. Water is safe to use all other areas and safe for bathing. Boil advisory will remain in effect until otherwise notified.

Commuters and residents are also advised that traffic on Highland will be closed to all except local traffic.

Originally posted on August 2, 2016

 

QUEENSBURY — The state Department of Health on Tuesday issued a boil-water advisory for the Reservoir Park neighborhood around Clark Street in Queensbury.

The advisory was issued as a precaution because water was turned off for a sustained period due to a water main break late Monday, according to a news release from the Glens Falls mayor’s office.

Glens Falls Water and Sewer Department workers were finishing repairs Tuesday afternoon. Residents in the Queensbury neighborhood are customers of the Glens Falls water system.

2nd water advisory for the Nunavut community this summer

originally posted on August 22, 2016

 

People in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, are being warned about their tap water for the second time this summer.

Health officials say they’ve detected E. coli in two locations in the Nunavut hamlet.

• Sanikiluaq residents warned not to drink tap water — even if boiled
• Temporary fix completed for Sanikiluaq’s high sodium water problem

Earlier this summer, every home in Sanikiluaq was outfitted with a reverse osmosis filtration system because of high levels of sodium in the community’s water.

Now residents are being advised to boil the water from their filtration systems for a full minute before drinking or cooking with it. They’ve been advised not to drink water from regular taps even when boiled, due to the high sodium levels.

All water must also be boiled before:

• preparing infant formulas;
• preparing juices and ice cubes;
• washing fruits and vegetables;
• brushing teeth.

E. coli refers to a large group of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless, but some types can make people sick with severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.

The territory has still not said why sodium levels were so high. The health department said it’s investigating both issues and conducting water tests.

Originally posted on August 2, 2016

 

MANSFIELD – Due to a water main repair, a boil advisory has been issued for Ashland Road, from 595 Ashland Road to 1060 Ashland Road. This will include Eastgate Village on Wagonwheel Trail East and Candlewood Trail.

Under a boil advisory it is suggested that all consumed water be brought to a rolling boil for a full three minutes prior to consumption. This is a precautionary measure to be taken until samples can be tested to confirm water purity.

For details, call the Water Repair Department at 419-755-9806.

by Cydney Cooper, originally posted on August 23, 2016

 

GOOD HOPE; W Va. (WDTV) The Greater Harrison Public Service District has issued a boil water advisory for all customers in the Valley of Good Hope.

The advisory follows the completion of repairs to a main water line. The advisory will be in affect until further notice.

Customers can contact 754-3463 with any questions or concerns.

originally posted on August 22, 2016

 

UPDATE @ 12:43 p.m (Aug. 22):

Xenia city officials said Monday a boil advisory over the weekend was a precaution after a water sample tested positive for E.coli.

Ed Quinlan, Xenia’s public service superintendent, says there have only been two boil advisories in Xenia the past 35 years.

Last Friday, traces of E.coli were found in a water sample taken from one of the city’s hundreds of test sites. Quinlan says something at the site was hooked up incorrectly, which caused the test water to back flow.

Quinlan says even though E.coli was found at the site, he doesn’t believe any bacteria made it into the city’s water system.

UPDATE @ 5:15 p.m. (Aug. 20):

The water boil advisory in Xenia has been lifted.

UPDATE @ 7:26 p.m. (Aug. 19):

“Potential contaminants” found during standard testing means the boil advisory in Xenia will remain in effect until further notice, according to a statement issued from City Manager Brent Merriman’s office.

Water service users in the affected area are advised to boil their tap water before drinking. The affected area has been isolated:

All customers south and west of U.S. 35 and that includes the neighborhoods of New Arrowhead, Windsor Park, Reserve of Xenia, Sterling Green, Villages of Sterling Green and other surrounding areas.

“As part of standard precautionary testing, water quality concerns have been raised as a result of positive results for potential contaminants,” according to the statement.

According to the statement, the city will perform a series of tests during the advisory to confirm that the water meets regulatory drinking water standards. Water samples will be collected and tested within the affected area.

While the advisory is in effect, the city recommends that customers:

• Throw away beverages and ice cubes if made with tap water
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking
• Avoid swallowing water while showering or bathing
• Provide pets with water that has been boiled and cooled
• Do not use filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water.
• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.

If you have questions, you may call the city’s joint dispatch center at 372-9901.

FIRST REPORT

A boil advisory for the city of Xenia has been issued this afternoon.

About 5:10 p.m., a dispatcher with the Xenia Police Division confirms the advisory and callers are reporting that they’ve received automated phone calls announcing the advisory.

by Rob Moore, originally posted on August 21, 2016

 

MT. AIRY — The Town of Mt. Airy has issued a 48-hour boil water advisory for all its customers after a water main break Sunday on Keller Road.

Town officials say the boil water advisory will be in effect through Tuesday, Aug. 23, for all those who receive water service from the town.

Any water used for consumption or food preparation should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil.

For more information, call Mt. Airy Town Hall at (706) 778-6990.

Originally posted on August 5, 2016

 

Daviess County Public Water Supply District One has lifted a precautionary boil advisory for most of its territory that lost service late last month south of the Grand River.

The precautionary boil advisory for drinking and cooking water remains in effect until further notice in a small part of the water supply district. That area is southwest of Weatherby along Route C, Cook, Hedge, Valley, Elm, Elm Court, Ketcham, and Patton roads. That area was connected to Clinton County Public Water Supply District Three during the outage.

Although that area is again being served by Daviess County Public Water Supply District One, officials are awaiting test results from water samples before the boil advisory can be lifted in that area.