A resident was filling an empty pipe with culinary water, but the pipe was not pressurized, according to West Jordan Police.
Because it was culinary, and not canal water, it is likely that there is no danger of anyone’s water being contaminated.
"As a precaution, we’ve been asked by the State Division of Water Quality to issue a boiling advisory," the advisory states.
"That means it is advised, but not required, that as a precaution you do not drink the water or use the water during food preparation in your home for at least 48 hours without first boiling the water."
"Please take whatever precautions necessary regarding this unfortunate incident," the advisory states.
According to the news release, West Jordan water officials recommend the following safeguards in light of the boiling advisory: Drinking water: Use boiled or bottled water.
(Water filtering units may not remove all contaminants) Washing produce/produce sprayers: Use only boiled or bottled water to wash produce.
In the news release, West Jordan water officials recommend the following after the boil advisory is lifted: Flush the building’s water lines for at least two minutes Clean faucet screens Clean the water line strainers on mechanical dish washing machines and similar equipment Purge all water-using fixtures and appliances of standing water (ice machines, beverage makers, hot water heaters, etc.)
Clean and sanitize all fixtures, sinks and equipment connected to the waterlines According to police, it is "highly unlikely" that there is any real contamination danger.
While initial tests show that levels are fine, they are still waiting on further testing.