(KUTV) — Panguitch City is now on a boil order following contamination found in the water supply Saturday.
Residents were warned not to drink the water after bacteria was detected from mud and other contaminants from a flash flood credit to the burn-off from last year’s Brian Head Fire.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
"These bacteria can make you sick, and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems," the notice from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office stated and posted on Facebook.
Residents are advised not to drink the city water without boiling it first.
"Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water," the advisory stated.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice, the advisory also stated.
For more information, please contact the Garfield County Sheriffs Office at 435-676-2678.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.