10/01/2024
‼️BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS‼️
UPDATE as of October 1, 2024 at 11:57am- Stickleyville in Lee County is now also under a boil water notice!!
A boil water notice is in effect for the following areas of the LENOWISCO Health District (Lee, Scott, & Wise/Norton):
➡️Lee County: Eastern Lee, Stickleyville, Jasper, Cave Springs, and Old Woodway Road.
➡️Scott County: Franklin St, W Highland St, Darter St, Sue St, Jay St, and W Elm Street
➡️Wise County: Town of Appalachia (Imboden), Big Stone Gap (Wildcat Rd, Willis Rd, Duncan Rd, Gibson Hill Rd, Fisher Rd, Elisha Rd, Oreton Rd, Archer Rd, Robinette Chapel Rd, and the Jasper Community)
Boil Water Advisory FAQs (resources are at the bottom of the post)
❓Can I use bottled water instead of boiling tap water?
Yes. Bottled water can be used for all the situations where boiled tap water is recommended above. Be sure that the bottled water is from a reliable source.
❓Do I still have to boil tap water if I have a water treatment device such as a filter?
Yes. Devices designed to improve the taste, odor, or chemical quality of the water, such as activated carbon filters, will not remove harmful microorganisms from the tap water. Boil the tap water to make sure it is safe.
❓Is it safe to use water or ice dispensed from my refrigerator?
No. Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator. Only boiled or bottled water should be used for consumption.
❓Can I haul water from my neighbor’s well or spring for drinking purposes?
No. You should only use water from an approved, tested source. Without routinely testing the water there is no way to know if the water is safe to drink.
❓What should I do if there is a power outage, and I can't boil my tap water?
In an emergency, boiling is the preferred method for making sure tap water is safe to drink. The following are acceptable alternatives if you cannot boil your tap water because of a power outage or loss of gas service:
💧Use bottled water.
💧Use liquid household bleach to disinfect tap water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. If the water is clear, add 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. Add twice the amount of bleach (16 drops, or ½ teaspoon) to each gallon if the water is cloudy. After adding bleach, the water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
💧Water purification tablets may also be used to disinfect tap water by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/water-emergency/about/drinking-water-advisories-an-overview.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3LH28JaewrLGdxLIhXcv1mkabFVT9lUwVAysCHRxmZc5VCLH9CPtnJZgI_aem_EIWQEPOi2DBh5MuWOvogcQ
