Originally posted on August 01, 2016

 

MERMENTAU, La. (KLFY)– The village of Mermentau has issued an immediate boil advisory for the Mermentau water system authorities say.

According to a news release, the village of Mermentau is issuing a system wide boil advisory as a precaution for making repairs to the system.

The boil advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

It is recommended that all customers disinfect their water before consuming it, including fountain drinks, making ice, brushing teeth or using it for food preparation.

Authorities recommend boiling water for one full minute in a clean container (The one-minute starts after the water have been brought to a full rolling boil.)

By Kristi Fish, originally posted on August 01, 2016

 

DELPHOS — Delphos residents are under a boil water advisory on August 1.

Delphos officials are investigating a 12 inch main water line break near the intersection of South Main Street and Cleveland Street. Many area residents could experience low water pressure or no water.

“We discovered a leak last night around 11:30,” Safety Service Director Shane Coleman said. “Officials have been on the scene since then.”

The water pressure is expected to be restored on Monday, but residents remain under a boil water advisory until further notice.

Due to the main water line break, the Delphos Swimming Pool will be closed for August 1.

A portable water drink station has been set up at the Muncipal Building at 608 N. Canal Street. Residents must bring their own containers.

Updates will be provided as they become available. More information can also be found on the City of Delphos Facebook page.

As of Monday at noon, the leak has been repaired. The crews are still working to pressurize the lines. Residents must still boil their water before using. As the water may be cloudy or discolored they are urged to avoid doing laundry.

By Observer-Dispatch, originally posted on July 30, 2016

 

HERKIMER — The village is under a boil water advisory until further notice.

This follows a water main break on Reservoir Road early Saturday afternoon.

Originally posted on July 30, 2016

 

Beckley Water Company has issued a precautionary boil water advisory effective immediately for the entire Woodcrest subdivision. This notice is being issued due to a broken main line.

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

People living in areas affected by contaminated water must still boil it before they drink or use it for cooking, say Yorkshire Water.

-By Alex Evans and Alex Moore, originally posted on July 29, 2016

 

‘High levels’ of bacteria were detected in the DN8 postcode in Doncaster, which includes Thorne, Sandtoft and Moorends and affects almost 4,000 households, on Friday (July 29).

The utility firm apologised for ‘ongoing problems’ with the water supply and originally said people should not drink tap water.

A spokesman said yesterday (July 30) people could now use their tap water for drinking or cooking if they boiled it first. And so far, the warning is still in place.

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The new advice followed results of further water quality checks and consultation with Public Health England.

The affected areas are in postcodes starting with: DN8 4B; DN8 4D; DN8 4E; DN8 4H; DN8 4J; DN8 4L; DN8 4N; DN8 4P; DN8 4Q; DN8 4R; DN8 4S; DN8 4S; DN8 4T; DN8 5A; DN8 5B; DN8 5D; DN8 5E; DN8 5F; DN8 5G; DN8 5J; DN8 5N; DN8 5Q; DN8 5R; DN8 5S; DN8 5T

The spokesman said: “Further laboratory tests have confirmed that the water, once it has been boiled, is now safe to drink. But we must emphasise that it has to be boiled first.

“This should significantly reduce the inconvenience being felt by these customers, as it means that they won’t have to go and fetch alternative supplies. They can use the water supply directly from their taps as long as it is boiled first.

“The protection of public health is our number one priority and we will only lift the new advice to boil the water as soon as it is safe to do so. We will also continue to distribute bottled water directly to the homes of our vulnerable customers.”

The spokesman added: “Customers in Thorne may notice elevated levels of chlorine, which is used safely as part of normal water treatment processes. This slight increase in chlorine levels may result in the water having a slight odour, but it is safe to drink once boiled.”

So far more than 100,000 litres of bottled water have been delivered, with more on its way. But with the new advice, collection points are slowly being phased out.

A collection point will remain at Moorends Hotel until all the bottled water has been distributed, and a new collection point has been set up at Trinity Academy School, Thorne. From 3.30pm, this will be the sole distribution point for alternative supplies of water, but this water must also be boiled before consumption. The spokesman said: “We are continuing to identify the exact cause of the contamination, with investigations focussed on a local industrial estate in the area.” Several people have contacted the Star to say they felt unwell after drinking water in the affected area. A Yorkshire Water spokesman said tests were ongoing, with samples being sent to be

The spokesman said: “We are continuing to identify the exact cause of the contamination, with investigations focussed on a local industrial estate in the area.” Several people have contacted the Star to say they felt unwell after drinking water in the affected area. A Yorkshire Water spokesman said tests were ongoing, with samples being sent to be

Several people have contacted the Star to say they felt unwell after drinking water in the affected area. A Yorkshire Water spokesman said tests were ongoing, with samples being sent to be analysed. “But it does take

“But it does take time to get results from the samples,” he added. “We are expecting results through the weekend. When we understand the full picture we will be in a positive to give an update.” The spokesman said

The spokesman said rumours that there was mercury in the water were incorrect. “I can confirm categorically that it is not mercury. I can refute that and put people’s minds at rest,” he said. Some supermarkets in the area sold out of bottled water last night, and police have been called out to some water points after ‘mayhem’ was caused when hundreds of people turned up to the two free water locations. Yorkshire Water said: “We are also planning to deploy small storage tanks in some streets later today which customers will be able to draw water from. The water in these tanks will need to be boiled before use. “We would appeal to customers to only take what water they need and to help any vulnerable

“I can confirm categorically that it is not mercury. I can refute that and put people’s minds at rest,” he said. Some supermarkets in the area sold out of bottled water last night, and police have been called out to some water points after ‘mayhem’ was caused when hundreds of people turned up to the two free water locations. Yorkshire Water said: “We are also planning to deploy small storage tanks in some streets later today which customers will be able to draw water from. The water in these tanks will need to be boiled before use. “We would appeal to customers to only take what water they need and to help any vulnerable

Some supermarkets in the area sold out of bottled water last night, and police have been called out to some water points after ‘mayhem’ was caused when hundreds of people turned up to the two free water locations. Yorkshire Water said: “We are also planning to deploy small storage tanks in some streets later today which customers will be able to draw water from. The water in these tanks will need to be boiled before use. “We would appeal to customers to only take what water they need and to help any vulnerable

Yorkshire Water said: “We are also planning to deploy small storage tanks in some streets later today which customers will be able to draw water from. The water in these tanks will need to be boiled before use. “We would appeal to customers to only take what water they need and to help any vulnerable

“We would appeal to customers to only take what water they need and to help any vulnerable neighbours or friends in the affected areas. “Yorkshire Water has been working through the night carrying out further investigations into the cause of the contamination; flushing the local water supply system and carrying out further quality tests. “The results of these tests are due back early this afternoon when we will be in a position to issue a further update to customers. “Letters with additional information are being hand-delivered to affected properties this morning. “In the meantime, we will continue to keep customers updated through social media, local

“Yorkshire Water has been working through the night carrying out further investigations into the cause of the contamination; flushing the local water supply system and carrying out further quality tests. “The results of these tests are due back early this afternoon when we will be in a position to issue a further update to customers. “Letters with additional information are being hand-delivered to affected properties this morning. “In the meantime, we will continue to keep customers updated through social media, local

“The results of these tests are due back early this afternoon when we will be in a position to issue a further update to customers. “Letters with additional information are being hand-delivered to affected properties this morning. “In the meantime, we will continue to keep customers updated through social media, local

“Letters with additional information are being hand-delivered to affected properties this morning. “In the meantime, we will continue to keep customers updated through social media, local

“In the meantime, we will continue to keep customers updated through social media, local TV and radio – the fastest method of disseminating information.” The firm added in official information: “The risk of becoming ill from your tap water is low. Should you have any concerns about your health, please seek advice from your doctor. “Alternative supplies are being proactively delivered to customers on our register of vulnerable customers. “More bottled water for the general public is due to be delivered to two locations in the village very shortly tonight and will be replenished throughout the weekend on a regular basis. These locations are highlighted below within the map. Additional bottled water collection points may be established throughout the weekend.” AFFECTED Rachel Marklew, aged 28, from Thorne, is one of those affected by the tap water ban. The school teacher is 21 weeks pregnant and has been drinking the tap water all day – and feeling unwell. She said: “I have had several glasses of tap water today and a couple of cups of tea and I’ve been feeling unwell all day. “As soon as I saw it on Facebook I Tweeted Yorkshire Water and when I said I’m pregnant, they rang me straight away.” Rachel says residents have been fighting in the supermarkets in Doncaster to get hold of bottled water. She added: “My

The firm added in official information: “The risk of becoming ill from your tap water is low. Should you have any concerns about your health, please seek advice from your doctor. “Alternative supplies are being proactively delivered to customers on our register of vulnerable customers. “More bottled water for the general public is due to be delivered to two locations in the village very shortly tonight and will be replenished throughout the weekend on a regular basis. These locations are highlighted below within the map. Additional bottled water collection points may be established throughout the weekend.” AFFECTED Rachel Marklew, aged 28, from Thorne, is one of those affected by the tap water ban. The school teacher is 21 weeks pregnant and has been drinking the tap water all day – and feeling unwell. She said: “I have had several glasses of tap water today and a couple of cups of tea and I’ve been feeling unwell all day. “As soon as I saw it on Facebook I Tweeted Yorkshire Water and when I said I’m pregnant, they rang me straight away.” Rachel says residents have been fighting in the supermarkets in Doncaster to get hold of bottled water. She added: “My

“Alternative supplies are being proactively delivered to customers on our register of vulnerable customers. “More bottled water for the general public is due to be delivered to two locations in the village very shortly tonight and will be replenished throughout the weekend on a regular basis. These locations are highlighted below within the map. Additional bottled water collection points may be established throughout the weekend.” AFFECTED Rachel Marklew, aged 28, from Thorne, is one of those affected by the tap water ban. The school teacher is 21 weeks pregnant and has been drinking the tap water all day – and feeling unwell. She said: “I have had several glasses of tap water today and a couple of cups of tea and I’ve been feeling unwell all day. “As soon as I saw it on Facebook I Tweeted Yorkshire Water and when I said I’m pregnant, they rang me straight away.” Rachel says residents have been fighting in the supermarkets in Doncaster to get hold of bottled water. She added: “My

AFFECTED

Rachel Marklew, aged 28, from Thorne, is one of those affected by the tap water ban.

Rachel Marklew, aged 28, from Thorne, is one of those affected by the tap water ban.

The school teacher is 21 weeks pregnant and has been drinking the tap water all day – and feeling unwell.

She said: “I have had several glasses of tap water today and a couple of cups of tea and I’ve been feeling unwell all day.

“As soon as I saw it on Facebook I Tweeted Yorkshire Water and when I said I’m pregnant, they rang me straight away.”

Rachel says residents have been fighting in the supermarkets in Doncaster to get hold of bottled water.

She added: “My mum went to Sainsbury’s in Thorne and she said it was carnage. There were people fighting over the water and it quickly sold out.”

Residents have been told they may face an entire weekend without water, Rachel added.

“It’s awful, we can’t even cook with it, and I can’t eat fruit or veg that hasn’t been washed because I’m pregnant, but I can’t wash it in tap water.”

She added that she’s worried that many elderly residents who don’t use Facebook or Twitter may be unaware of the no drinking notice, and said that her mum had been visiting older neighbours to give out water.

The cause of the contamination is not yet known, or how long it may be in place for.

 

By Laura Cardona, originally posted on July 29, 2016

 

Officials in a Middle Georgia city issued a boil advisory to water customers after five main water lines broke in the past three days. They’re also urging residents to conserve as much water as possible.

Milledgeville officials met this week to discuss why the breaks continue to occur and how to repair them, The Valdosta Daily Times reported. City manager Barry Jarrett said the cause is still unknown.

Originally posted on July 29, 2016

 

TIMMINS – The Porcupine Health Unit, in conjunction with the City of Timmins, have issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory, effective July 29 at 3:30 p.m, for all residents

living east of the intersection of Lawrence Street/Highway 101 East and all residents north and south of Ferguson Road who draw their water from the municipal water system.

A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient for drinking water purposes).

The Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure until such time that repairs can be completed and microbiological testing can be performed.

Following the repairs, the City of Timmins will be testing the water supply to determine its potability.

The situation will be continuously monitored and all residents will be notified when the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

For more information, contact Porcupine Health Unit at (705) 267-1181, or Adam Shortt (City of Timmins) at (705) 360-2600, ext 5051.

Water for drinking, washing food and brushing teeth must be boiled first

-Originally posted on July 29, 2016

A boil water advisory has been issued for residents of Sunset View Beach, Sask., about 240 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

The Water Security Agency is warning people living at the hamlet next to Turtle Lake to boil their water for at least one minute prior to using it.

Any water for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables and brushing teeth must be boiled first, the agency said.

People are also warned not to use water from public drinking fountains, and to use an alternative water source which is known to be safe.

The advisory applies to the entire hamlet, which is on the east side of Turtle Lake in the Rural Municipality of Mervin.

by KTVO News, originally posted on July 29, 2016

 

Kirksville Utility Maintenance Division were repairing a water main break Friday morning and the water was shut off.

The affected area will be under 48-hour boil advisory for citizens who live on Westbury Lane, Oxford Drive and Potter Trail between Westbury Lane and Water Treatment Plant.

This boil advisory will be from 6:00 a.m. Friday, July 29, until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2016.

Also under a 48?hour boil advisory are citizens who live on Dodson between First and Wabash. This boil advisory will be from 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, until 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2016.

Originally posted on July 29, 2016

 

The boil water advisory in effect for North Hills, Old Ashby Ridge, Willard Road, Rector Road, Twinlakes Road, Newbank Road, Bull Creek Road and 6000 block of Emerson Avenue to 5000 Emerson Avenue is lifted.

There is a boil water advisory in effect for North Hills, Old Ashby Ridge, Willard Road, Rector Road, Twinlakes Road, Newbank Road, Bull Creek Road and 6000 block of Emerson Avenue to 5000 Emerson Avenue.