Boil Water Advisory Issued in Fairmont
by Bethany Butler, originally posted on July 9, 2016
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in Fairmont due to a water main break on Country Club Road at the Fairmont Field Club affecting from the Field Club to Holly Hills and surrounding area.
Boil water advisory to remain in Fremont
originally posted on July 8, 2016
Fremont city officials are still recommending their residents to boil their water until they get the final results of the city’s water quality.
Officials said Friday that preliminary water test results found no bacteria or contaminants in Fremont’s water;
But the Nebraska Department of Health requires two days (24 hours apart) of water sampling and testing.
Officials are recommending Fremont residents continue boiling water for drinking and/or cooking until the final test results confirm the quality of our water.
The city’s water system lost pressure early Thursday morning when lightning struck key equipment causing pressure to drop below State mandates.
E. Coli Presence Triggers ‘Boil Water’ Advisory in York
by Conrad Baker, originally posted on July 8, 2016
YORK – The Livingston County Department of Health is asking all residents in Cuylerville and York to boil their water before using. According to a press release from the Department of Health, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. “Bring tap water
North Battleford under precautionary drinking water advisory
All initial tests have shown that the water is safe but the advisory is still in place
-originally posted on July 8, 2016
North Battleford is under a precautionary drinking water advisory after a leak was found in the city’s water tower.
The leak was discovered by water plant operators after divers had cleaned the inside of the water tower. Before entering the water, all divers were sprayed down with a chlorine-based solution to disinfect themselves.
The city said all samples have shown that chlorine present in the water does not exceed normal levels and no contamination is present.
It says people should boil water before drinking it, brushing their teeth, and washing food.
The advisory will remain in effect until maintenance on the tower is completed, which will be sometime after Sunday.
Bloomfield issues a boil water advisory
by Sonia Owchariw, originally posted on July 8, 2016
Bloomfield Township has issued a boil water advisory for residents.
Sampling and testing is underway, with results expected Saturday afternoon.
“A motor vehicle accident has caused severe damage to a water main and, as a precaution, the township is presently under a boil water advisory,” the municipal website states. “While at this time, the presence of e-coli or fecal coliform has not been detected in the water system, water main breaks of this nature require the township to sample and re-sample the water to verify that these contaminants have not been introduced into the water system.
“Therefore, until further notice, all water used for consumption, brushing teeth and washing dishes should be boiled for at least one minute before use. Use of bottled water is encouraged.”
According to Bloomfield Police Sgt. Ralph Marotti, a semi truck hit a fire hydrant at 10:32 a.m. Thursday at 1409 Broad St. The hydrant has since been repaired.
“When there’s a drop in water pressure, we test every site to assure that no contamination has entered the water,” Bloomfield Township Manager Matthew Watkins told Bloomfield Life on Friday. “Once it’s clear that there is no contamination, we lift the ban.”
“We do robocalls, which are recorded messages alerting residents about emergencies,” Watkins said.
The township notified residents of the water advisory via Swift 911, which replaced Code Red. Due to the switch, “many people didn’t receive phone calls, and we made 13,000 phone calls,” Watkins said.
His message to residents: “Please sign up for Swift 911. Our intention is to call you and put an update out within the next few hours and tomorrow.”
Swift 911 alerts citizens about targeted events, such as water main breaks or utility outages in specific neighborhoods. It also includes general municipal information, including recycling and garbage collection, tax information or health matters.
The system delivers pre-recorded messages via telephone, cell phone, email or text, depending on user preferences. To sign up, text to SWIFT911 or 99538, and include your contact information.
For more information about the water advisory, visit www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com or call the Bloomfield Water Department at 973-680-4177.
Boil advisory issued for Oxford Ave.
originally posted on July 8, 2016
MANSFIELD – A boil advisory has been issued for Oxford Avenue, from Park Avenue West to the dead end of Oxford Avenue.
This will also include 1000 Park Avenue West / Walgreen Drug Store.
The advisory has been issued due to a water main repair.
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. A notice will be issued at the completion of the test.
For details, call the Water Repair Department at 419-755-9806.
Boil Advisory Lifted: Greater Ouachita Water Company
originally posted on July 14, 2016
MONROE, La (News Release) – Update: Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 12:30pm:
The boil advisory issued by Greater Ouachita Water Company for customers in Valley Hill Subdivision, Hillside Subdivision, Remington Estates, and Creekstone Subdivision has been lifted.
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Original Story:
A boil advisory has been issued by Greater Ouachita Water Company for customers in Valley Hill Subdivision, Hillside Subdivision, Remington Estates, and Creekstone Subdivision.
This is due to a vehicle hitting the water plant temporarily interrupting service to these customers.
This advisory is in effect until further notice.
It is recommended that all consumers 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 (1) one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
Fremont residents advised to boil drinking water after lightning knocks out power
by Bob Glissmann, originally posted on July 8, 2016
Fremont residents were advised Thursday to boil their drinking water after lightning knocked out power to the water treatment system overnight.
Lightning knocked out power to the plant around 3 a.m., said Larry Andreasen, Fremont’s water and sewer superintendent. A generator kicked in, but another lightning strike knocked that out, he said.
The loss of power to the pumps at the water treatment plant led to a loss of pressure in the system, Andreasen said. “That’s when backflow can happen into our system,” he said. “It can create a vacuum, basically, and suck in dirty water. Since we’re a chlorinated system, it should kill anything that gets in there.”
Crews are taking 160 water samples and will send them to the state for testing, Andreasen said. The boil advisory is a precaution, he said.
What does a boil advisory mean?
System pressure advisory in effect for portions of Brunswick County
originally posted on July 8, 2016
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A system pressure advisory is in effect for portions of Brunswick County.
Due to a power outage that affected water pumps in the area, water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities from the intersection of Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 17 (at Supply) westward to the intersection of Hwy. 17 and Old Shallotte Road (west of Shallotte) are experiencing periods of low pressure in the distribution system. This also includes areas served by BCPU water lines on streets which connect to this section of Route 17 between Supply and Shallotte.
This does not include water customers of the Town of Shallotte.
Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and the introduction of bacteria.
Water main break in Columbia puts 34 under boil advisory
by Dax Claxton, originally posted on July 8, 2016
COLUMBIA — A water main break on Ash Street in Columbia is disrupting traffic and will necessitate some 34 water and light customers to boil their water until the issue is resolved.
According to Columbia Water and Light, the line is directly underneath Ash Street in the area of North Glenwood, so the road will be closed while work is underway. The break is expected to be fixed by 5:00 Thursday afternoon.
34 water customers on North Glenwood will be notified of a precautionary boil order that will be in effect for 24 hours.