BOIL WATER NOTICE/AVISO DE HERVIR EL AGUA
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.
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BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.
The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking and Hickman Water System #5010026 are advising residents of Hickman to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution due to the water line cleaning project that is underway we are expecting it to last 5-8 days.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. This is the preferred method to assure that the water is safe to drink.
Optional alternative to include for prolonged situations where it fits.
- An alternative method of disinfection for residents that are not able to boil their water is to use fresh, unscented, liquid household bleach. To do so, add 8 drops (or 1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of clear water or 16 drops (or 1/4 teaspoon) per gallon of cloudy water, mix thoroughly, and allow it to stand for 30 minutes before using. A chlorine-like taste and odor will result from this disinfection procedure and is an indication that adequate disinfection has taken place.
- Water disinfection tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
We will inform you when tests show that water is safe to drink, and you no longer need to boil your water.
For more information call:
Water Utility contact: City Hall – Waterford (209) 874-2328
State Water Resources Control Board – Drinking Water Field Operations Branch- District Office at 209-948-7696.
Local Environmental Health Jurisdiction: Stanislaus County EHD at (209) 525-6700
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
