Make your Water Safe, Boil It

Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute. Boil tap water even if it is filtered.

Unable to boil? Disinfect it

If tap water is CLEAR:

  1. Use unscented bleach (does not contain added scent).
  2. Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or about 0.75 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water.
  3. Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.

If tap water is CLOUDY:

  1. Filter water using clean cloth.
  2. Use unscented bleach (does not contain added scent).
  3. Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or about 0.75 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water. Mix well and wait 30 minutes.
  4. If the water remains cloudy, add an additional 1/8 teaspoon of bleach. Mix well and wait 30 minutes.
  5. If still cloudy after the second treatment, dispose of water and start the process over again, OR use bottled water.

Store water in clean, disinfected containers.

Preparing and Cooking Food

Always use clean or bottled water to wash all fruits and vegetables before eating and to make drinks, such as coffee and tea.

Ice

Do not use ice from ice trays, ice dispensers, or ice makers. Use only commercially available ice until the Boil Water Notice has been lifted.

Bathing and Brushing Teeth

When bathing or showering, be careful not to swallow any water. Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water

Boil Water Advisory Factsheet