Municipal water mains located under city streets may have been compromised during the erosion.
Residents and businesses, including food establishments, in the Houghton County area may be affected.
Bacteria are common throughout the environment and generally are not harmful.
However, whenever a water system is damaged or loses pressure for any significant length of time or water quality issues are observed, precautionary measures are recommended.
If the water is not clear, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, only drink or cook with bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, coffee,pop or other beverages, and preparing food until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Instructions for“disinfecting small volumes of water” is posted on the health department website at www.wupdhd.org.
Health Department (WUPHD) web site atwww.wupdhd.org.
Another notice will be issued when the boil water advisory has been lifted.