East Slope Water boil alert lifted
by Andrew Paxton, originally posted on May 13, 2016
SIERRA VISTA — East Slope Water Company customers can safely drink their water again, after a boil warning was lifted Friday afternoon.
“East Slope Water is pleased to report that the latest sample results have been released from the laboratory and have come back negative for E. coli. At this time it is no longer necessary to boil the water. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience,” said a press release from Paul Juhl, office manager for Southwest Utility Management Inc., which manages East Slope.
Affected customers were told Wednesday by the company to boil their water for at least two minutes before drinking or cooking, after E. coli was detected in the closed well system during a routine inspection.
“It’s very difficult to tell exactly what could have caused this,” said Juhl in a phone interview before the boil alert was lifted.
He said because the affected system is older, it can be prone to breaks and leaks, which in turn can cause contamination like the E. coli that was discovered earlier this week.
Since the initial discovery, the company worked to disinfect and flush the system, sending new samples to the lab for analysis, leading to the ban being lifted just after 3 p.m. Friday, once the new samples came back negative for contamination.
Juhl said the company distributed a case of water to each of the 57 customers that were affected by the contamination, either hand-delivering them to customers or leaving the case on the doorstep if residents didn’t answer.
“We initially delivered water to each of the affected customers except one, and when we received a call indicating they needed some, we rushed out there right away to bring it to them,” Juhl said.
Some residents didn’t seem overly concerned with the contamination.
“It really doesn’t bother me that much besides I can’t drink the water,” said customer Marietta Conley. She said the company came to the house to let her know about the incident, then called her later the same evening to follow up.
Conley was happy with the company’s reaction.
“I think they handled it well, under the circumstances,” she said. “They let us know right away what was going on and made sure we weren’t drinking the water.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, E. coli is commonly found on a small number of cattle farms, and if infected animal waste comes into contact with a water source, it can lead to contamination.
“Waste can enter the water through different ways, including sewage overflows, sewage systems that are not working properly, polluted stormwater runoff and agricultural runoff. Wells may be more vulnerable to such contamination after flooding, particularly if the wells are shallow, have been dug or bored, or have been submerged by floodwater for long periods of time,” according to the CDC.
Although most forms of E. coli are actually harmless, its presence means the water has been contaminated with fecal matter, which can lead to illness. Some forms of E. coli, including E. coli O157:H7, can cause diarrhea, cramps and even kidney failure.
Mother shares concerns about boil water advisory in St. Martinville
Mother shares concerns about boil water advisory in St. Martinville.
In St. Martinville tap water could be contaminated.
The city has initiated a boil water advisory for all residents.
Instructions: Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container.
“Water was just coming through the cracks in the road.”
The pipe was a main water line that provides water to a large portion of St. Martinville residents.
However, while the leak is fixed, one problem remains– possible water contamination.
For this reason, the city has issued a boil water advisory for residents.
If I knew the water was contaminated I would never have been drinking it,” said Barras.
“Now I’ll have to wake up early to boil water for my kids to brush their teeth or to prepare a bottle,” said Barras.
Mother shares concerns about boil water advisory in St. Martinville
Mother shares concerns about boil water advisory in St. Martinville.
In St. Martinville tap water could be contaminated.
The city has initiated a boil water advisory for all residents.
Instructions: Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container.
"Water was just coming through the cracks in the road."
The pipe was a main water line that provides water to a large portion of St. Martinville residents.
However, while the leak is fixed, one problem remains– possible water contamination.
For this reason, the city has issued a boil water advisory for residents.
If I knew the water was contaminated I would never have been drinking it," said Barras.
"Now I’ll have to wake up early to boil water for my kids to brush their teeth or to prepare a bottle," said Barras.
Boil Water Advisory Issued
by Kimberlei Davis, originally posted on June 8, 2016
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of Devy Court and those in the 100 block of Bradstone Road in the Glenridge at Harbison Subdivision following a six inch water main break at Devy Court.
Customers are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to eating or cooking.
The City of Columbia Water Works is presently working to correct the problem.
Boil water advisory issued for residents in portion of St. Bernard Parish
by Clint Durrett, originally posted on June 8, 2016
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — A precautionary boil water advisory was issued Wednesday for a portion of St. Bernard Parish, officials said.
The St. Bernard Parish Government is advising residents from Saro Lane South to the Plaquemines Parish line to boil their water before consuming or cooking with it.
“The line was broken due to directional drilling of a non-parish contractor,” officials said in a post on social media. “Repairs could take several hours. Once repairs are completed, the water will be turned on and boil water notice will be in effect.”
Notices were placed on the front doors of residents in affected areas, officials said.
Boil water advisory issued
originally posted on June 8, 2016
ONWASA customers in the Maysville area are under a boil water advisory.
Contractors will move a 12-inch waterline near the Maysville bypass project Thurssday, prompting a water service disruption between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for customers on White Oak River Road from Croaker Lane to the end of White Oak River Road.
Once the water is restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect. It is recommended that affected customers boil all water for human consumption for at least 1 minute. ONWASA will notify the customers once the boil water advisory is lifted.
Nortonville Boil Water Advisory Lifted
by Vickie Gilkey, originally posted on June 8, 2016
NORTONVILLE, Ky. (6/10/16) — The Boil Water Advisory issued on June 8, 2016 for Nortonville water customers has been lifted.
Residents no longer need to boil their water. If you have questions, you may contact Nortonville City Hall.
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Information provided by Vickie Gilkey
ORIGINAL STORY
NORTONVILLE, Ky. (6/8/16) — Today, June 8, 2016, Nortonville water customers will be under a boil water advisory until further notice.
This notice is in effect for a minimum of 48 hours.
In cases of boil water advisories, water officials recommend bringing all water to a rolling boil. Let it boil for three minutes and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.
Customers with infants, elderly or immunocompromised individuals in the household, should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
Water Authority Issues Boil Water Advisory At Greece Town Hall
by Randy Gorbman, originally published on June 8, 2016
There is a boil water advisory for Greece Town Hall and nearly a dozen houses across the street.
It’s because a contractor who was putting in water mains nearby injected some dye in the pipes to check for cracks, and some of that dye got into an active water main.
The dye is considered safe, but an official with the Monroe County Water Authority says they implemented the boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution until they get test results back.
That should happen late Thursday or early Friday.
Boil Advisory Issued for the Village of Sicily Island
CATAHOULA PARISH – The Village of Sicily Island Water System is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately.
Officials say water pressure was lost while repairs were being made to the water system. Some customers may be experiencing very little to no water at this time.
Both the Village of Sicily Island and the construction company are working to restore water to all customers.
The boil advisory will remain in effect until it’s lifted by the Village of Sicily Island Water System. It’s recommended that all customers boil their water for one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a full rolling boil.
Again, customers should boil their water for one full minute before consuming it-this includes brushing your teeth.
More residents, businesses placed under boil advisory in Toledo
by Taylor Freyer
TOLEDO, Oh. (WNWO) – More residents and businesses in the Toledo area have been placed under a water boil advisory.
As of Tuesday, water service has been interrupted for 541 N. Superior St., where The Blade is located. This advisory will remain in effect until Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m.
Starting Wednesday, water service has been interrupted for homes and businesses along 2100 and 2150 W. Central Avenue. This advisory will remain in effect until Sunday, June 12 at 5 p.m.
The City of Toledo says recent repairs to the water system require water to be tested for a period of time. During that time, all water used for consumption must first be boiled. Residents are advised to bring water to a boil, let it boil for at least three minutes, and then let it cool before use.
Water should be boiled for drinking, ice-making, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and for all food preparation.
After the advisory expires, normal use of water can resume.
On Tuesday, a water main break requiring repairs forces boil advisories in in downtown Toledo.