Have You Ever Received A Water Boil Advisory?

Nearly a quarter of Americans (23%) have received a boil water advisory.

While 41% said it did not impact their trust in drinking water — it should help you become aware of how dangerous water issues can be.

Source: Leaf Home

A water boil advisory is a public health warning that indicates the local drinking water supply may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites. This advisory typically follows events such as water main breaks, natural disasters, or treatment facility malfunctions. During a boil advisory, consuming unboiled water can lead to severe gastrointestinal illnesses, causing symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

During a boil advisory, consuming unboiled water can lead to severe gastrointestinal illnesses, causing symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Vulnerable populations, including infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, are particularly at risk.

It's crucial to boil water for at least one minute to ensure safety for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth. Ignoring the advisory can result in serious health consequences, making it essential to follow all guidelines issued by health authorities.

How has receiving a boil water advisory impacted your long-term trust in the quality of your drinking water?

Tim Beil Plumbing.

“It just makes sense.”

DURING THE BOIL ALERT

Bypass your water treatment systems and shut off refrigerator filters or other commonly used drinking water taps
Do not use your water softener, whole house water filters, or drinking water filters
Dispose of any ice cubes, water collected in pitchers, and water in coffee makers that may be contaminated
Boil water for three minutes without a lid and let it cool before using
Store boiled water in a clean, covered container
Do not drink, cook with, or give pets water that hasn't been boiled
Do not brush your teeth with unboiled water
Be careful not to consume any water while bathing or showering

ONCE THE BOIL ALERT IS LIFTED

Contact Tim Beil Plumbing, your local Kinetico water expert, to sanitize your water softeners, drinking water systems, and other water treatment units
Do not use water systems until they have been sanitized
Run a sanitizing cycle on water-using appliances like dishwashers, coffee makers, and tea kettles
Change all water filters that may have been compromised (we will handle all of this for you)