Water restored in Alexander Co., IL after main break, boil order in effect

by Jasmine Dell, originally posted on June 16, 2016

 

MCCLURE, IL (KFVS) –

Water has been restored to more than 400 homes in Alexander County, Illinois after a main break Thursday morning.

Now that the water is restored the area is under a boil water advisory until the water is determined safe to drink.

According to water board member Kerry Hill , the water in the area was shut-off around 7 a.m. on June 16, 2016 due to a major leak.

The cause of the leak was due to an old pipe.

Though water is back up and running, the area will still be under a boil water advisory until samples come back saying otherwise.

The water district serves 425 households which are all without water.

The American Red Cross responded to help McClure residents.

They brought water and other drinks to the Spark Ministries (old McClure Elementary School) on Grapevine Trail in McClure.

Residents are encouraged to go there if they need water.

Spark Ministries member Sandy Pulley said she’s one of the many without water. She said she’s been handing out cases of water bottles to people who need them throughout the day.

“We’re open for the duration, as long as there’s no water, our church doors are going to be open and I’ll be here,” Pulley said.

“Even if it’s midnight tonight and there’s no water, I’ll still be here, that’s just the way it is.”

McClure Resident Shauna Von Rump went to Spark Ministries to get water and said running water is easy to take for granted.

“We do take it for granted, I mean something like that like your water, your electricity, things that we just turn things on and we expect things to be on,” Von Rump said.

“And again, I’m sure it’s not McClure’s fault but it is very inconvenient. You know you want your water to come on, brush your teeth, to get a drink, to go to the restroom.”

The Red Cross also has some steps to help beat the heat:

  • Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles. The temperatures inside can reach a dangerous level within a few minutes
  • Slow down, take frequent breaks and drink more water than usual – even if you’re not thirsty
  • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing
  • If working outdoors, take frequent breaks and use the buddy system
  • Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat
  • If possible, bring animals inside. If not frequently check to ensure they are comfortable and have water and a shady place to rest

Boil water notice issued for parts of Jackson

by Morgan Howard, originally posted on June 17, 2016

 

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) –

Due to the recent loss in water pressure, parts of Jackson are under a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice.

  • Sycamore Drive, 39212
  • Cedar Springs Drive, 39212
  • Red Oak Drive, 39212
  • Twin Oaks Drive, 39212
  • Trent Drive, 39212
  • Vineland Drive, 39212
  • All dead ends and cul-de-sacs in this area

This advisory affects about 250 connections.

It is a precautionary advisory. This notice does not mean that your water is unsafe, but it does mean you should take precaution and boil your water before use.

All customers are advised to boil their drinking water until adequate pressure is restored to the system.

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute for cooking, baking, making ice cubes, taking medicine, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets, washing dishes, and all other consumption.

County declares emergency after boil advisories

by Brett Berntsen, originally posted on June 16, 2016

 

FARMINGTON — San Juan County issued a declaration of emergency today  on behalf of the Morningstar and Harvest Gold water systems, which have been under a boil advisory for more than two weeks.

The declaration will help speed up efforts to provide affected residents treated water from the city of Farmington, according to a press release from the county’s Office of Emergency Management.

The city also stated today in a press release that it has authorized an emergency agreement to provide bulk water and will vote on a long-term contract Tuesday.

The two systems, owned and operated by the AV Water company, serve about 7,000 customers in Crouch Mesa and areas outside Bloomfield.

A boil water advisory was issued on May 25 after a faulty valve recirculated dirty-looking water into customers’ homes. That alert lasted six days and was lifted after tests showed the water was not contaminated with harmful bacteria, such as E. coli. Days later, however, the New Mexico Environment Department issued another advisory, which has been in place since June 3.

AV Water’s Operations Manager Thomas Barrow said the company’s aging treatment pant is continuing to produce cloudy water. Linking the system to the city would circumvent the problem, he said.

“This is going to be a permanent thing,” Barrow said. “We’re not going to be able to make repairs fast enough, and it would cost a whole lot more than the plant is worth.”

During inspections on the Morningstar system, the NMED found 29 significant deficiencies that could pose a threat to public health. Inspectors found 21 at Harvest Gold. Problems included improper treatment and filtration systems, incorrectly labeled chemical tanks and a lack of operations and maintenance plans.

A connection point between AV Water and the city was established after the Gold King Mine spill. Barrow said the company is working as fast as possible to install the necessary pipes and equipment to route city water throughout its service area. He said the project is pending on engineering designs and authorization from the NMED.

The NMED provides information on how to proceed during a boil advisory on its website, env.nm.gov.

Boil Water Advisory Issued

originally posted on June 16, 2016

 

A boil water advisory has been issued by Trenton Municipal Utilities for customers near Moberly Park after a tie-in to a new water main was completed in that area.
The advisory went into effect this morning and will continue until 2 p.m. on Friday, unless otherwise re-issued. Areas affected include West 18th Street, from Tower to Moberly; 17th Street, from Norton to Moberly; the north end of Moberly Street; Moberly

UPDATE: Water main break fixed, boil water advisory still in place for island’s south end

by Terry Lane, originally posted on June 16, 2016

 

The water main break reported this morning in Wrightsville Beach has been repaired by the town’s public works department. However, the town advises that residents on the south end of the island continue to boil water until further notice.

The affected area includes residents and businesses on both Waynick Boulevard and South Lumina Avenue south of Stone Street and Causeway Drive.  The town recommends boiling water for all human consumption, including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation. Vigorous boiling for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms. Alternatively, affected individuals may also use bottle water for human consumption. Boiling water or use of bottled water is highly recommended for infants below the age of six months and pregnant women.

Wrightsville Beach officials gave no notification of when the boil water notice would be withdrawn.

Boil Water Advisory In Lincoln Co.

originally posted on May 17, 2016

 

Some customers of the McKinney Water District in Lincoln County are on a boil water advisory due to someone hitting a main water line.

Officials say customers affected live on Moore’s Lane, Hatcher Lande, Thornhill Lane, Ernest Neal Road, KY Hwy 1194 and KY Hwy 78.

Those customers are on a boil water advisory until further notice.

Boil Water Advisory

originally posted on June 16, 2016

 

TOWN OF LEE — A boil water advisory is in effect for town water system users after a water main break was repaired Thursday afternoon, said Lee Water Supervisor David Piersall.
The boil advisory is expected to be in effect for at least 24 hours, pending tests of water samples, Piersall said at about 5 p.m. Thursday.
The water main break, which occurred Thursday morning just south of the Route 26 and Stokes-Lee Center Road intersection, affected at least three-fourths of the town’s approximately 1,300 municipal water accounts for customers, according to Piersall.

Water boil advisory issued for Riley County mobile home park

by Mikayla Gentine, originally posted on June 15, 2016

 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park public water supply.

This advisory took effect Wednesday and the KDHE says this advisory will remain in effect until conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed to be adequately resolved.

Customers living in Riverchase Mobile Home Park should do the following:

  • Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation.
  • Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household ice machine.
  • 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, however, is necessary.
  • If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

The KDHE says water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure. The KDHE will rescind the order following a lab test.

Rock Hill mobile home park residents urged to boil water after E. coli detected

by Teddy Kulmala, originally posted on June 15, 2016

 

ROCK HILL

Residents in a York County mobile home park are being urged to boil their water before consuming it after a water sample tested positive for E. coli, according to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control.

A sample of water taken recently during routine sampling on Midnight Circle in Rock Hill tested positive for E. coli, DHEC spokesman Jim Beasley said. DHEC representatives have been distributing boil-water notices at the homes in the mobile home park, which sits just off Turkey Creek Road.

No illnesses have been reported, and the boil-water advisory is limited to the mobile home park.

“The mobile home park’s water system is a closed system,” Beasley said, “and there is no reason to believe that the E. coli-positive sample from the mobile home park’s water system would pose any threat to the surrounding area.”

DHEC investigators collected a follow-up sample and are awaiting results. The boil-water advisory will remain in effect until investigators obtain clean samples.

The park’s owner declined to comment but said he is cooperating with DHEC.

Most E. coli illnesses result from eating undercooked, contaminated ground beef, according to DHEC. Swimming in or drinking sewage-contaminated water are other possible causes, along with unwashed vegetables, salami and unpasteurized milk and juice.

Beasley clarified that most strands of E. coli are harmless, but others can cause illness, which is why DHEC distributed the notifications.

 

 

Boil Advisory

originally posted on June 15, 2016

 

A boil advisory has been issued by Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District for areas in Troy Twp. in Athens County and Olive Twp. in Meigs County. Impacted areas include Rock Run Road, Lidia Road, Indian Run Road, Twp. Road 161-A, Twp. Road 420, Twp. Road 161 South and Twp. Road 161-B. The advisory is in effect until 4:30 p.m. on June 16.