October 22, 2009 – The Boil Water Advisory for parts of west Whitesburg has been lifted.
What to do when your municipal water supplier issues a “boil water advisory”
What is a “Boil Water Advisory?”
A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) is issued to protect the health of the community from the possibility of waterborne infectious agents. A BWA is issued only after careful consideration among representatives from public health, regulatory agencies and municipal departments after positive tests (e.g., positive samples for fecal coliforms, changes in turbidity measurements), or line breaks.
What should I do when under a “Boil Water Advisory?”?
For personal use, create a supply of water for cooking, drinking and tooth brushing by bringing water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Timing starts when the water starts to bubble. Cool the water then place in clean containers for use or refrigerate.
Hot (not boiled) soapy water can be used for dishwashing and kitchen / bathroom surface cleaning. As a precaution, add one tablespoon of bleach per gallon. Laundry water does not need to be treated. Unless specifically listed on your notice, water for showering does not need to be treated.
