MOREHOUSE PARISH, La.
(Jones McGinty Water System) – A boil advisory has been issued for The Jones McGinty Water System.
Customers are asked to boil their water for one full minute in a clean container before consuming it.
There was a main leak that resulted in the loss of pressure to the entire water system and all customers of the system in Morehouse Parish.
Because of this problem the water supplied by our water system in this area is of questionable microbiological quality.
Therefore, as a precaution, the Jones McGinty Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately for all customers.
The BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Jones McGinty Water System.
It is recommended that all consumers 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.
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
Upon such notifications, the Jones McGinty Water System will then rescind the Boil Advisory and notify its customers that the water has been found to be safe.

Louisville Water lifted a boil water advisory for approximately 20,000 customers this afternoon, after water quality tests confirmed that the water was was safe to drink again.
The advisory was put into effect Saturday morning as a precautionary measure, after water pressure had decreased in the Lyndon and St. Matthews areas, MarySusan Abell, manager of marketing and communications at Louisville Water, said.
During that time, Louisville Water suggested that everyone boil their water for three minutes before using it to drink and cook.
Now, Louisville Water is recommending that those with automatic ice machines dump two rounds before using, and those with a chilled water line in their refrigerator door, allow it to run for one minute before using the water.
They also recommend that for those who have been gone during the advisory, to allow the cold water to run from the highest point in the house for five minutes before using.
Customers can visit louisvillewater.com for more information on what to do during a boil water advisory.

A boil advisory has been issued for 2510 Consaul Street for the entire mobile home trailer park.
The advisory is in effect for Sunday, July 22 through Wednesday July 25 at 5 p.m. due to repairs to the City’s water distribution system.
If the advisory is extended, you will receive a notification.
Let it boil for at least three minutes, and then let it cool before use.
Please Note: If you have lesions or open surgical incisions, all tap water should be boiled as described above before being used for bathing, as well as for personal consumption.
People with compromised immune systems should contact their doctor for additional instructions.
This is normal.
Please run each of your cold-water faucets until the water clears up.
Avoid washing clothes or using your hot water taps until you have done so.
During evenings and weekends, please call 419-936-2020.

A boil advisory has been issued for Jones McGinty customers in Morehouse Parish.
According to a release, the company experienced a problem with the water on the Old Bonita Road 7/10s of miles north of the elevated tank.
Jones McGinty says there was a main leak that resulted in the loss of pressure to the entire water system and all customers of the system in Morehouse Parish.
Due to the main leak the water system says their water is at a questionable microbiological quality.
"It is recommended that all consumers 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 water in a clean bottle or pouring it from one clean container to another.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise."

A boil advisory is in effect for Middletown Water customers, Suez announced Wednesday.
The company said Middletown Water is experiencing "operational conditions that compromise the water quality."
The deficiencies were discovered in Middletown Well #2, and include the loss of disinfection of water entering the distribution system.
Read PennLive’s ‘TAPPED OUT’ drinking water investigation There is an increased risk the water may contain disease-causing organisms, Suez said.
Water must be boiled before being consumed.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation, until further notice.
Suez said Well #2 is being taken offline due to a disinfection system operation failure, and testing will be done.
The company will release when the boil advisory is no longer needed.
For more information contact Suez-Middletown at 717-948-3055 or 888-844-0352.
You don’t have to buy this guy any pants, Pa. court tells county controller

A missing Springfield man has been found alive and is being provided medical attention after being found in a wooded area where police have been searching for him since this morning.
Jack Dietsch’s vehicle was found abandoned in a field in the area of Titus Lane around 8:15 a.m.
Multiple officers from different Clark County agencies responded to the scene.
An airplane, a drone and K-9 units were initially used to try to find Dietsch, authorities said, but were unable to do so.
UPDATE @ 9:19 a.m. A black Chevrolet Cruze owned by Jack W. Dietsch, a missing man from Springfield, was found Thursday morning in Springfield Township.
According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Dietsch has not been located and an extensive search of the area with a K-9 unit is planned to take place.
Jack W. Dietsch, 74, of Springfield, was last seen Monday, July 16, according to authorities.
Officers are reportedly searching in the area of a vehicle found abandoned in the area of Titus Lane in Clark County, according to initial dispatch reports.
Initial reports indicated officers may be looking for a person who was reported missing to authorities.
We’re working to learn more and have a crew on the way to the scene.

SURGOINSVILLE, TN (WJHL) – The Surgoinsville Utility District is asking residents to take precaution as it has reason to believe a water supply may be contaminated.
Officials say, earlier today, Hill Tank went empty and now they believe water distribution to some customers may be contaminated.
The utility district says, until further notice, water customers who have experienced water outages and very low pressure — particularly residents in the middle of town — are advised to boil water before using it to drink or prepare food.
Officials say outages have been reported on the higher elevations of Ridge Street and in the higher elevations that serve South Zion Hill Road.
The water should then be heated to a vigorous boil, and the rolling boil should be maintained for at least one minute to ensure disinfection.
The town utility says it is trying to find the cause of the issue and will purchase water to try to fill the tank.
It expects the boil water alert to be in effect throughout the week.
But they say, it could be longer depending on sample results.
News Channel 11 is tracking this story.
We’ll have a full report beginning on the news at 5:00 p.m.

The Tennyson Water Utility says the boil advisory is for customers located on White Rd., Winsett Rd., State Road 62, Maxville Rd., Smith Rd., Campbell Rd., Geyer Rd., Barchet Rd., State Road 161 in the Degonia Springs area, Eames Station, Frog Pond Rd., and Hendrickson Rd.
The utility says the precautionary measure is recommended because of a drinking water problem within the service area.
Customers are urged to bring all cooking and drinking water to a complete boil for five minutes before using.
Customers are also urged to conserve water and only use what is necessary for household and personal needs.
Anyone with questions can contact the Tennyson Water Utility at (812) 567-8816.
For the latest breaking news and stories from across the Tri-State, follow Eyewitness News on Facebook and Twitter.
(This story was originally published July 18, 2018)

The Slater City Council met for its regular meeting, Tuesday, July 17.
Mayor Stephen K. Allegri wanted to go over the power outage and the water leak that happened recently.
"When the whole town is out it is usually an issue with Kansas City Power and Light.
A number of years ago, we looped the town so we can come in from two different directions, but they have to come in and pull the switch to do it," Allegri said.
Because Kansas City Power and Light has to dispatch someone to come flip the switch, two to three hours is what to expect when there is an outage.
Allegri took the time to thank Jim Stanfield and Jean Black who reported the leak, as well as the city crew who worked all night to fix the problem.
This boil order was a direct result of the water leak.
Assistant City Administrator Gene Griffith announced they had two employees resigned, but one position was already filled.
The admission will be $5 and includes pizza and drinks.
The street project, which had been rescheduled because of the water leak should, start the third week of August.

In early 2018 the Iowa Legislature took a step in addressing Iowa’s water quality with a plan to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous levels by 45 percent.
Kelsey Kremer/The Register Test results show Greenfield did not have dangerous levels of microcystin from blue-green algae in its public source water, but residents must continue to use caution.
Here’s why: High turbidity levels, or cloudiness in the water, indicate the water could contain disease-causing organisms.
The utility is telling residents: Do not drink the 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.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
But tests indicate they weren’t at unsafe drinking water levels.
The utility said the boil order could be lifted by Friday, depending on water testing.
For more information, call (641) 743-2741.