Boil water advisory still in effect for Algiers, part of Belle Chasse
In Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish said a boil advisory has been issued for the following streets near the Woodland Bridge: Keating Drive Jarrell Drive Woodland Highway The Sewerage & Water Board issued the precautionary advisory at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after the utility’s water system on the West Bank saw "a sudden drop in water pressure" around 1:40 p.m.
Typically, testing takes about 24 hours for state lab results to determine whether any bacteria contaminated the the water during low pressure and, if not, a boil advisory can be lifted.
S&WB said the drop in water pressure was because of a break in a 30-inch water main in Algiers near Wall Boulevard and Flanders Street.
Wash fruits and vegetables with bottled or boiled water.
Make new ice with bottled or boiled water.
To be safe, give your pets bottled or boiled water.
Be careful bathing If you’re a healthy adult, you can bathe or shower with tap water.
Use hand sanitizer after washing hands.
Take care cleaning Wash countertops and tables with boiled water.
Wash dishes by hand as usual.
Milford under boil water order
MILFORD, Ind.
(WANE) A boil water advisory is in place in the town of Milford.
An alert Wednesday said that a “communication error” between the well and town’s water tower resulted in low water levels.
The alert said the issue had been resolved but as a measure of community safety, a water boil order was still initiated.
The order will remain in effect until Friday, the town said.
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Residents experience brown water issue, no boil water advisory in effect
JOHNSTOWN- Residents in the local area including Cambria City, Prospect, Lower Yoder and East Conemaugh have experienced brown water coming from their faucets since Sunday.
Greater Johnstown Water Authority Manager Michael Kerr said there is no boil water advisory at this time.
Kerr said the brown water is a result of having to pump more water to keep storage tanks full.
He said they are doing this in order to keep up with the leaks that are occurring due to the extreme temperature fluctuations.
Kerr added the Water Authority is in the process of fixing the issue.
All boil water advisories lifted; Orleans Parish asked to conserve water
Boil water advisories continue to be lifted across southeast Louisiana Sunday.
Terrebonne Parish was the last area still under a boil water advisory, and as of 6:30 p.m. Sunday, the advisory has been lifted.
The advisory for Edgard, Reserve and Garyville in St. John Parish was lifted this morning.
Lafourche Parish advisories were also lifted.
While the boil water advisory was lifted for New Orleans areas yesterday, the Sewerage and Water Board is still strongly urging residents to limit their water use in Orleans Parish.
Officials said limiting water use will avoid adding strain to the system as water pressure rises.
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Island Health issues boil water advisory for Cherry Creek, near Port Alberni
Island Health has issued a boil water advisory for the entire Cherry Creek Water District.
The advisory was issued on Sunday, Jan. 21 due to heavy rains causing turbidity levels “to exceed water quality standards,” according to an alert on the Cherry Creek Water District’s website, www.cherrycreekwater.com.
All drinking water should be boiled for a minimum of two minutes prior to consumption.
Boil water advisory lifted for all areas of Terrebonne Parish
UPDATE: As of Sunday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., the boil water advisory has been lifted for all areas of Terrebonne Parish.
From the Consolidated Waterworks District Number 1 of Terrebonne Parish: A boil water advisory issued on January 18 is lifted for the following areas: – along Hwy 24 and Hwy 55 from Presque Isle to the end of these roads in the parish and Country Drive and Aragon Road including the communities of Bourg, Montegut and Grand Bois – the area adjacent to Bayou Side Drive from Country Drive South to the Chauvin Tank – the area from Presque Isle to and adjacent and up to 5502 Hwy.
56.
A portion of the parish still remains under a boil water advisory: – Hwy 665 from 1620 south to the end of the road including Isle de Jean Charles – Hwy 56 from 5002 south to the end of the Hwy, and 5298 Bayouside Drive South to the end.
It is recommended that consumers in this area disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means: Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container.
The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
(The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
Boil water advisory after Kzoo water main break
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo issued a boil water advisory Sunday for a neighborhood following a water main break.
The affected area includes both sides of Portage Street from Homecrest to Cambridge avenue.
Additionally, the northeast corner of Homecrest and Portage and the area of Homecrest and Norton Drive is affected.
Everyone in the affected area should boil their water for two minutes before consuming it.
The water main break caused a drop in pressure, which can allow bacteria to enter the system.
In this case, the boil water advisory is precautionary — no bacteria has actually been found in the system at this point.
The results of testing should be back within 72 hours.
Precautionary boil order issued for portions of northwest Cedar Rapids
Homes and apartments with water service from the O Ave water main between these boundaries will not have service for the duration of required repairs.
The release goes on to explain that “even when water service is restored very quickly, as it will be to most residences within this area, the DNR requires that a boil order be issued for residents who lose pressure.
These microbes and other contaminants can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you should seek medical advice.
Officials said they hope to restore water service to these properties within six to eight hours.
Once the water is flowing allow the faucet to run for a minute or two.
The first water may be cloudy due to air in the water or particles that dislodge as the pipes fill with water.
Once water is restored, water samples will be taken and tested to ensure the safety of your water.
A secondary notice will be issued when this localized boil order is lifted.
According to the release, it is likely that residents within this defined area will need to boil water for the next 24 hours until the problem is fixed.
Water main break prompts boil order for parts of Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) — Cedar Rapids officials said Saturday a water main break and loss of pressure prompted a boil order in part of the city.
“Residents living in portions of northwest Cedar Rapids are asked to bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using for cooking or consumption,” read a post to the Cedar Rapids Police Department Facebook page.
“Residents may also use bottled water.” Authorities suggest those under the boil order use boiled or bottled water “for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.” The precautionary boil order applies to properties adjacent to O Avenue NW, with Woodside Drive NW as a western boundary and 26th St NW as an easterly boundary.
Authorities said the homes and apartments that receive water from the O Ave water main between the boundaries will not have service while city crews make repairs.
“Even when water service is restored very quickly, as it will be to most residences within this area, the DNR requires that a boil order be issued for residents who lose pressure,” read the post.
“We are conducting biological tests to ensure the safety of the water, and we will continue to communicate with all customers, especially those within the most impacted area, until we have results from these tests confirming the safety of our water.” Authorities said they’re recommending all residents within the above area “boil water until we are able to validate the safety of the water within the system.” “At about 7:15 a.m. on January 20, 2018, the water system lost pressure due to a water main break at O Ave. NW in the vicinity of 26th St. NW,” authorities said.
“When water mains lose pressure it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter your water.” In worse case scenarios, authorities said microbes can cause “diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.” Authorities said if you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you should seek medical advice.
City crews are working to restore water services as quickly as possible.
“Once water is restored, water samples will be taken and tested to ensure the safety of your water,” read the post.
“A secondary notice will be issued when this localized boil order is lifted.” Authorities believed it to be likely residents within the defined area will need to boil water for the next 24 hours.
Boil advisory issued for some Marietta water customers
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) – A boil-water advisory is in effect for approximately 60 to 70 Marietta water customers because of emergency repairs to a water line.
The advisory is for customers in the 100 block of East Spring Street, 200 block of West Spring Street and Emerald Street.
Customers in adjacent areas could also be affected, so officials say if you experience a loss of service you are included in the advisory.
Officials say if you experience a loss of service or reduced water pressure, you should “rapid boil” any drinking water for two minutes once service is restored.
Call 740-374-6864 for more information.