The State of Vermont Department of Drinking Water and Ground Water Protection Division has LIFTED the boil water order issued to the Town of Fair Haven. Herb Durfee, Town Manager, received word from the State that all subsequent samples tested were within the appropriate range for total coliform. Water no longer needs to be boiled before consumption. What homeowners should do once the boil water notice is lifted: • Flush household pipes/faucets first: To flush your plumbing, run all your cold water faucets on full for at least 5 minutes each. If your service connection is long or complex (like in an apartment building) consider flushing for a longer period. Your building superintendent or landlord should be able to advise you on longer flushing times. • Automatic ice makers: Dump existing ice and flush the water feed lines by making and discarding three batches of ice cubes. Wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant. If your water feed line to the machine is longer than 20 feet, increase to five batches. • Hot water heaters, water coolers, in-line filters, and other appliances with direct water connections or water tanks: Run enough water to completely replace at least one full volume of all lines and tanks. If your filters are near the end of their life, replace them. • Water softeners: Run through a regeneration cycle. • Reverse Osmosis (RO) units: Replace pre-filters, check owner’s manual. • Replace other water filters, as they are disposable and may be contaminated. This applies especially to carbon filters and others that are near the end of their life. If you own/manage a food and/or lodging establishment and have questions or need guidance following the lifting of a boil water order, contact the Vermont State Health Department’s Food and Lodging program at 800-439-8550 or 802-863-7221, M-F 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM, or email [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:25:23 +0000