If you are in the affected area, please follow the water boil advisory guidelines until further notice.
If you are in the affected area, please follow the water boil advisory guidelines until further notice.
Drinking water
Do not drink water unless it has been commercially bottled or boiled. This applies to filtered water and ice from your fridge as well. Vigorous boiling for one minute is sufficient to kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.
Washing dishes
If possible, use disposable plates, cups and utensils during a boil water advisory. Sanitize all baby bottles.
Dishwashers are generally safe to use if they have a sanitizing cycle or reach a final rinse temperature of at least 150°F (66°C). Check the manual or contact the manufacturer to find out what temperature your dishwasher reaches.
If hand washing dishes, only use boiled water or commercially bottled water.
Caring for pets
Give pets commercially bottled water or boiled water that has cooled. Pets can get sick from contaminated water just as humans can.
Brushing teeth
Brush your teeth using boiled water or commercially bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first.
Bathing and showering
Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering.
Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.
Laundry
It is safe to wash clothes as usual.
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