Crystal Springs Water District issues boil water advisory in Hood River.
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Everyone who gets water from the Crystal Springs Water District needs to boil their water, the utility said Thursday.
They initially issued a boil water warning Wednesday morning.
They’ve since expanded the warning to all residents in their service area.
The district says there is a possibility of unsafe and contaminated water.
Residents should boil water for drinking, making ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth or any other activity that involves consuming water.
You can get clean water by: Using bottled water Using bleach: Add 8 drops of UNSCENTED household bleach per 1 gallon of water if the water is clear.
If the water is cloudy, use 16 drops of bleach per gallon.
Mix well and let sit for 30 minutes Use water purification tablets according to the instructions After it’s boiled, residents can store the water at room temperature or refrigerate it until it’s needed.
The utility will issue an updated release when the water is safe to consume.