by Alex Luttrell, originally posted on July 11, 2016

 

A PERMANENT boil water alert has been issued for East Coast town Scamander due to the continuing concerns of microbial contamination.

TasWater has issued the upgrade from a temporary to permanent alert with concerns the current water supply does not have sufficient treatment to control the risk of microbial contamination.

TasWater said the temporary alert, which has been in place for several years, would now be classified as a permanent alert because “the microbial non-compliance is ongoing and requires major capital expenditure to make the water safe to drink”.

TasWater is focusing on the implementation of a long-term Scamander water supply strategy with the aim of providing adequate storage and surety of supply. It is planning to undertake those works before the end of 2016.

Residents should boil water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing and preparing food or beverages, preparing baby formula and making ice.

Unboiled water may be used for washing clothes and for showering, but babies and toddlers should be sponge bathed.

Dishes should be washed by hand or in a dishwasher, providing dishes are air-dried before being used.

The Department of Health and Human Services advises that consumption of unboiled water could lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and a general feeling of being unwell.

The chief veterinary officer said there is no increased risk to animals drinking reticulated water in towns under such alerts.

If you have any health concerns, contact your GP or the DHHS on 1800 671 738.

originally posted on July 10, 2016

 

PEACHLAND – A heavy rainfall is behind the boil water notice issued in Peachland on Saturday.

The boil water notice went into effect yesterday, July 10, and will be in place until the extreme turbidity in the Trepanier Creek source has cleared up.

The City of Peachland says the flow is so high from Trepanier Creek into the Cousins Road reservoir “the required contact time to inactivate giardia to the 99.99 per cent treatment objective is not met.”

As a result the Interior Health Authority recommends the water quality advisory while the Okanagan Lake pumps are in use, the city says. The community routinely switches to water from Okanagan Lake during spring runoff.

Interior Health recommends all customers drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making juice or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.

originally posted on July 10, 2016

 

A boil advisory has been issued for a portion of Linnwood Lane.

The boil advisory is for properties along the 2300 block of Linnwood Lane, between Greenway Drive and Greenwood Drive. The boil advisory was issued after crews completed service repairs to the water line, according to a press release from the City of Alexandria.

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.

originally posted on July 10, 2016

 

KINGMAN, Kan. Kingman City Manager Emily Graf tells us the city is under a boil water advisory.

As the name indicates, the advisory means that if you get your water from the City of Kingman’s supply, you need to boil the water before using it. The city says the alert is precautionary due to “a lack of chlorination due to an equipment issue.”

The city says efforts are underway to chlorinate the water, but did not have a time frame for when the advisory would end.

“This is not a KDHE advisory, but just as a precaution until we are advised,” the city says on its Facebook page.

The city says its water customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

-Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
-Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
-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.

by Bri Williams, originally posted on July 9, 2016

 

A precautionary boil advisory is in effect for part of Evansville’s west side.

Evansville Water and Sewer officials say a main break happened on New Harmony Road. This is the 3rd water main break in less than two weeks.

Those affected are anyone living in the 5800 block to the 9500 block of New Harmony Road, Koring Road, Lakeshore Drive, Marx Road, Woodbridge Lane, Harmony Hollow Drive, North Happe Road, Church Lane, Church Road, and Denzer Road.

Residents under the advisory should boil cooking and drinking water for 5 minutes before use.

Another boil advisory issued Thursday effecting much of the west side has been lifted. A water main split in the 4700 block of Upper Mount Vernon Road prompted the precautionary boil advisory.

Water samples came back showing no evidence of contamination.

 

originally posted on July 9, 2016

 

A preventative boil water advisory has been issued for Côte d’Azur in Gatineau.

The advisory was issued Saturday for every property contained in the area below, including near Rue le Gallois, Avenue Gatineau, Boulevard la Verendrye Ouest and Rue de Cannes.

During this period, the City of Gatineau advises people to boil their water one minute before consuming it.

If the tap water is discoloured, open the cold water tap and let the water run until it becomes clear.

The advisory only concerns water that is consumed for drinking or used for brushing teeth. The water can safely be used for baths, showers, laundry and dishes, said the city.

originally posted on July 9, 2016

 

MADISONVILLE, La. — A boil-water advisory has been issued for residents in Madisonville.

City officials said the advisory was issued Saturday after power outage in the area.

The advisory is in effect for residents south of St. John Street until further notice.

Additional details have not been released.

Stay with WDSU.com for updates.

by Stephanie Sorrell, originally posted on July 9, 2016

 

ILION, N.Y. – Nearly a month after a malfunction at the water treatment plant left village residents on a boil water advisory for several days, the same problem has occurred.

Ilion Mayor Terry Leonard said during a telephone interview Friday he was informed of the problem at 4:15 p.m., Thursday that “the ultraviolet unit at the water treatment plant went down again.”

“It’s the same thing that happened earlier in June,” he said.

Leonard said the village had to notify the state Department of Health and said it was advised to go to a boil water advisory. It is effective for all residences that use the village water supply.

Leonard said Friday steps were being taken to fix the problem.

“The replacement part for the damaged equipment has been received,” by the village, said Leonard. Village crews were scheduled to start repairs by late afternoon and continue until it’s back working, he said.

Leonard said once the unit is operating, they will start with the water sample testing to see if whether the water is clear. Meanwhile, he said the advisory will likely last throughout the weekend.

“My hope is that it will be lifted by the start of next week,” he said.

On June 6, the village was put on a boil water advisory after the ultraviolet system went down. During that incident, technicians had to be called in from Syracuse and Maryland to repair the problem, as the unit broke down twice within several hours. That advisory was lifted June 14.

The village had the ultra-violet system installed last year to meet surface water requirements.

Leonard said in a previous Times Telegram article that the company that sold the village the equipment, Atlantium Technologies of Israel, was fabricated electronic parts to make the repairs. He also said that company representatives were expected to meet with the village representatives in July to make sure the village has a “permanently running operation.”

by Ben Beagle, originally posted on July 9, 2016

 

The Town of Leicester has issued a boil water notice after E. coli bacteria was found in drinking water.

The presence of E.coli indicated that the water may be contaminated with human or animal waste, the Livingston County Department of Health said in the advisory.

The advisory applies to residents on Caledonia Road in the hamlet of Cuylerville, beginning at house number 4672, and extends north to include the Town of York.

E. coli bacteria were found July 7.

Water sampling is being performed to identify the extent of potential E. coli bacteria. Results are expected to be known within about 24 hours at which time the notice could either be lifted or additional measures taken.

Residents in the affected area will need to boil water until further notice. This includes waters used or drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food. Residents should bring tap water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and cool before use.

Bottled water may also be an option in place of using tap water. Bottled water would not need to be boiled before use.

The state Department of Health considers any confirmed E. coli in a water sample as a public health hazard and violation of drinking water standards.

E. coli can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea and headaches, among other symptoms.

Such symptoms may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems. The symptoms are not just caused by harmful microbes in drinking water. People experiencing these symptoms, of if the symptoms persist, should seek medical advice.

originally posted on July 8, 2016

 

A boil water notice has been issued for areas of Galmoy in Kilkenny.

Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council say they’ve been advised by the HSE to put the notice in place for the Galmoy Replacement Water Supply Scheme and Galmoy Group Water Scheme.

They say the water there could be contaminated and are doing investigations to see if thats the case.

It includes users who’re living in Laois who are on the scheme.

Here’s some advice from the council….

Water must be boiled for:
– Drinking
– Drinks made with water
– Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
– Brushing of teeth
– Making of ice

• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling.

•Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink.

• Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink.

• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water.

• Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads).

• Prepare infant feeds with tap water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been reboiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na’ is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.

• Anyone suffering from diarrhoea (i.e. 3 or more loose bowel motions in a 24 hour period) for more than two days should contact their general practitioner and provide a stool sample for testing. They should continue to drink plenty of boiled or bottled water.