Voluntary Water Boil Advisory issued for Lincoln, MO

-By Ryan Skaith, originally posted on November 10, 2016

The City of Lincoln, MO is under a “voluntary water boil advisory.”  Due to an electrical outage, the city experienced a loss of water pressure for a short amount of time.

Guidelines for the “voluntary water boil advisory” are:

Boil your water vigorously for at least one minute before drinking or cooking

Don’t use any appliances that might require drinkable water like dish washers, ice machines, drinking fountains, etc.

Don’t use water from the tap to wash food, dishes, or your hands.  Use water that has been boiled and cooled for this purpose.

Food service businesses should follow all applicable state and federal regulations as well.