Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!
\nWhat a bunch of fools!
\nThe water department is STILL trying to figure out where the coliform contamination in the water is coming from. Finally, today, they listed information on what to do during a Water Boil. They have known about this problem for one full week, and they have just NOW informed the citizens of the safety proceedures.
\nThe Water Department has been testing thirty sites throughout the city. The contamination they are finding at some of the sites could simply be due to a dirty faucet, since at least two of the sites are in public restrooms. However, there is sufficient evidence that the 4-million gallon, underground clearwell is contaminated to justify shutting it down. We are now drawing water from two one million gallon above-ground reservoir. Unfortunately, the water from the contaminated tank has to be flushed through the system, and our appliances, such as the water heaters, so we are boiling our water.
\nIf you would like more detail on what you must do during a Water Boil, read on.<\/p>\n
Okay….think about all the water we are using to circumvent this problem. We wash our dishes in the dishwasher, and then wash them again to kill the bacteria. When the boil order is over, we will have to empty TWO water heaters, the ice maker, and all the lines in the house. AND….we will have to run the water until the lines leading TO the house are clear. Now tell me…..just who is going to pay for all that water, and the sewer bill that is based on water use? Yup…..you got it. We’ll be shafted for the city government’s bad choices. I bet there will be a flurry of lawsuits like you’ve never seen, from businesses, older citizens who either became ill, or who can’t afford the cost to purge their homes, and citizens who are billed for phenominal water bills for contaminated water. Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!! What a bunch of fools! The water department is STILL trying to figure out where the coliform contamination in the water is coming from. Finally, today, they listed information on what to do during a Water Boil. They have … Continue reading
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\nBoil water for three to five minutes before using it for any activity where water can be ingested, including: drinking, making ice cubes, cooking, washing food, such as fruits and vegetables, brushing teeth, hand washing (hand sanitizers are recommented, make sure hands are washed before eating).
\nWashing dishes in the sink: Tap water may be used if the clean dishes are immersed after rinsing for at least one minute in a sink containing one capful of unscented household bleach for every two gallons of water. Dishes should then be air dried.
\nBaths for infants 24 months of age and younger: Infants should be bathed in bottled water or baby wipes should be used until the boil order is rescinded.
\nNOTE: Water should be boiled for three to five minuted and not longer. Longer boiling times may concentrate any chemical contaminates, raising their concentration to harmful levels.
\nOK to use water for: Baths for anyone older than 24 months, (Tell children to keep water out of their mouths while bathing) showering, washing clothes, household cleaning,
\nDishwasher: If after the dish washer cycle is complete, the dishes are removed from the dishwasher and soaked for at least one minute in a skink containing one capful of unscented household bleach for every two callons of water. The dishes should not be rinsed, but allwed to air-dry.
\nAnimals are generally not affected in the same way as are people by contaminents in the water. Still, an individual may give their pet bottled water or water that has been boiled 3 to 5 minutes and cooled if they choose. Fish tanks should not be affected.
\nOnce the boil order is lifted, homeowners should:
\nFlush the building’s water lines.
\nClean all faucet screens. Faucet screens should be rinsed of gtit and then soaked in a bleach solution for at least one minute. Immersing the faucet head in a cup of boiling water is not enough. The water will not stay hot long enough to kill any contaminants. Shower heads do not have to be cleaned.
\nWater heaters should be purged, using either the drain falve on the side of the tank or by running hot warter in the house until the heater tank is empties. Ice-cube makers lines should be purged. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nAND….we’ll be shafted again when they have to replace that 4 million gallon clearwell. I’m really ticked about this, and I can’t see it getting better any time soon. NOW would be a good time to go on vacation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"