The Town of Churchill, Man.
has been placed under a boil water advisory because of poorly treated water in the distribution system.
The advisory was issued Thursday afternoon by the Manitoba Medical Officer of Health and the Office of Drinking Water.
READ MORE: First VIA Rail passenger train in 18 months leaves Winnipeg for Churchill The province is asking residents to bring water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before it is used for drinking, ice making, preparing beverages and food, and brushing teeth.
The advisory will remain in effect until the water no longer presents a risk to public health.
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If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled.
Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on January 17, 2019 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.
KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or KDHE announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
If you have questions, please contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5795.

A cold spell is to blame for leaks in Churchill that caused a boil-water avisory in the northern Manitoba town Thursday.
Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said frigid temperatures led to several leaks and lost water from the local well.
Officials notified the province, which issued the advisory and said "poorly treated water" made its way through town’s treatment facility.
"To be on the safe side we need to do this," Spence said over the phone from Churchill.
"We’ve had a number of leaks, the weather’s been extremely cold, so it’s a matter of making … sure that standards are there.
And once that’s done, we’ll take the boil-water advisory off."
Locals are asked to boil water for drinking, ice making, preparing things such as baby formula, preparing and washing food as well as for brushing teeth, the Manitoba government said in a release.
Tap water is safe to use for laundry and washing dishes, the province said, and those able to avoid swallowing water can use it for bathing and showering.
Anyone with questions can contact local water system officials at 204-675-0127 or 204-677-6704.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A boil water advisory has been issued for the Dutch Square Mall area.
According to Columbia Water they are completing repairs to the 24” water main break which was damaged a week ago.
Residents in the area of the mall, Bush River road, Arrowwood road and Colonial Life Boulevard in Richland county are advised to boil their water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking until otherwise notified.
All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC recommendations, respectively.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this advisory, please call Lexington/Richland County Environmental Services at 896-0620.
Restaurants and hotels may contact the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association at 765-9000.
Please contact the City of Columbia Customer Care Center at 545-3300 with any other inquiries concerning this Advisory

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Estill County Water District has issued a boil water advisory for all of Estill County Water District customers.
Boil Water Advisory EXCLUDES those in the following areas: Hargett, Fox, Spout Springs, Dry Branch, Winchester Rd, Palmer, Harris Ferry, Cressy, Dry Ridge, Chestnut Stand, McKee Rd from Greenbrier Baptist Church to Jackson Co. Line.
If you have any questions you’re asked to call (606) -723-3795.

Westminster, SC (FOX Carolina) – The City of Westminster has issued a boil water advisory for all residents within the Westminster water distribution system in Oconee County.
Residents are asked to boil their water for at least one full minute before drinking or cooking.
Officials with the city said: We are currently in the process of completing bacteriological samples in the distribution system to determine if the water was contaminated due to an accidental release of water from an elevated tank which occurred after a routine tank inspection and washout was completed, but before bacteriological samples were obtained.
Therefore, water system customers are urged to boil their water for at least (1) minute before drinking or cooking as a precautionary measure .
Any ice made from water, which has not been boiled , should not be used for drinking purposes until further advised by the City Utility Department.
We are currently working to obtain the necessary samples within in the system to determine the quality of the water.
Drinking water regulations require we obtain two satisfactory results within a 24 hour period before lifting this “ boil water advisory” .
Any questions about the advisory can be directed to the City of Westminster by calling 864-347-3219.

Ten bottles to fill a toilet.
For more than 30 hours, she went without water at her home in Willow Glen, a subdivision of semi-detached and single-family houses in Ontelaunee Township, because of a water main break in an embankment along Route 61.
About 8:30 a.m. this morning, RAWA announced that repairs were completed and water service was restored.
About 400 customers in Willow Glen went without water service from about 4 p.m. Monday through late Tuesday, RAWA Executive Director Bill Murray said.
"It’s like I am living in the ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ " Cavosi said Tuesday afternoon, while water service was interrupted.
Crews discovered a leak in a 24-inch water main at Route 61 and Berkley Park Road after police reported water on the roadway, according to RAWA officials.
As repair work stretched into Tuesday, RAWA asked the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for an emergency permit to divert water from a fire hydrant in the township to provide water to Willow Glen as a contingency, Murray said.
There are a variety of causes of RAWA’s water main breaks, and though the system has some aged pipes, particularly in some city locations, age isn’t necessarily to blame, Murray said.
Some lines have lead-based joints, not mechanical joints, that can separate if the ground moves, according to Murray.
In August and September, RAWA repaired breaks to two major mains under Route 61 in Muhlenberg Township that feed water to much of northern Reading, and Murray blames the ruptures on construction work in the area by a third party he would not name.

Update: Wilson Elementary School and 9 additional addresses have been added to the advisory.
Those addresses are: 1501 Corona Ave, 1512 Corona Ave, 1524 Corona Ave, 1530 Corona Ave, 1520 Corona Ave, 1536 Corona Ave, 1564 Corona Ave and 1500 Johnson St. MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Water Commission issued a boil water advisory for some Medford residents Monday.
As a result, MWC says there could be harmful bacteria present in the lines.
As a precaution, residents living in these homes should use bottled water or boil water for 1 full minute, allow to cool before using and store in a clean container with a cover.
The MWC advises customers to use that boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing food and baby formula, making ice and cleaning food contact surfaces.
The MWC said they have notified school officials.
The school said they will provide bottled water for students and staff tomorrow, and meals will be prepared off-sight at North Medford High School and transferred to Wilson.
Officials say it may be as long as 24 to 36 hours before test results are available to show if the water is safe.
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According to a written statement at 12:30 a.m., Lantana’s Utilities Department experienced a system-wide failure of the water system pressure.
Service has been restored, however health department regulations require a bacteriological survey to be performed before the boil water notice can be rescinded.
At around 7:30 a.m., public works crews were busy visiting restaurants and other businesses to notify people about the advisory.
* If you have an icemaker, turn it off and do not turn it back on until the boil water notice is no longer in effect.
* Flush your internal water lines.
For example, open your faucets and let the water run until air is expelled and the water runs clear.
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Miles, Tx – Update 1/3/19 10:35 am – Due to water system failure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Miles Public Water System to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use.
The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
The city of Miles has issued a mandatory boil water notice for all their residents… due to a water system failure.
To ensure its citizens aren’t exposed to possible harmful bacteria… the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has asked the city to issue the notice.
Officials also suggest purchasing bottled water or seeking water from another source.
Water system officials will alert citizens as soon as the water boil notice has been lifted.
Full press release below: City of Miles – Boil Water Notice Due to water system failure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Miles Public Water System to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use.
The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.