ATTENTION SOUTHERN WATER CUSTOMERS! Please remember that all Southern Water customers are still under a boil water advisory. Southern Water has informed us that they hope to be able to lift the advisory this evening but as of now it is still in place. BOIL WATER GUIDELINES: Disinfect water for drinking, cooking, making prepared drinks and brushing teeth to kill harmful microorganisms. The easiest alternative is to use bottled water if it is available and has not been exposed. In the absence of safe bottled water, tap water should be boiled to kill most types of disease-causing organisms that may be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or coffee filters or allow it to settle. Afterwards, draw off the clear water and boil for one minute. The cooled water may be stored in clean containers with covers. If you are unable to boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach that contains 5.25% sodium hypochlorite. Chlorine bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. Do not use scented bleaches, color-safe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners. If the water is cloudy, again, filter it and use the clear water for disinfection. Add one-eighth teaspoon (or eight drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household chlorine bleach for each gallon of water (one teaspoon of bleach disinfects five gallons of water). Stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before use. Store the disinfected water in clean containers with covers. If you have any questions, please call the Health Department at (606) 886-2788. THANK YOU!
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:30:22 +0000
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