A boil water advisory for the city of Rochester Hills is still in effect for the area north of Tienken Road and west of Livernois Road.
The precautionary actions are being taken due to the loss of water pressure in the water distribution system on Monday, July 9, the city reported in a 10:30 a.m. Wednesday post on its Facebook page, an update to the Monday morning post announcing the boil water alert.
“Tests were conducted at three locations,” the city posted.
“The city will continue to follow the protocol recommended by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
We will issue another update within the next 48 hours.” Residents in the specified area are being asked to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food.
It is not necessary to use boiled or bottled water for other household purposes, such as showering, laundry or bathing.
The results from one such analysis stated that one water sample was unsatisfactory.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until results from the second set of testing confirm that no contamination exists.