A water main burst can cause contaminates to enter your drinking water supply. Of course boiling your water will get rid of all contaminates, but following these simple steps will help clear any contaminates from your tap water after a boil order has been issued from a city. Here are some tips:
Cold Water: Run tap for 1 minute or more before drinking or tooth brushing
Hot Water: Never use only hot water straight from the water heater for drinking or food preperation.
Note: not sure about the new tank-less water heaters recently emerging in society since water does not actually stay in the tank like old water heaters.
Water Dispenser on the Fridge: Flush at least one quart of water before drinking.
Note: You might want to replace the filter as well as it could possibly hold contaminates inside after being flushed through.
Dishwashers: Run dishwasher empty one time before washing dishes in them.
Food and Baby Formula: Discard of any baby formula which may have contained tap water or food prepared for baby's on the day of a boil order.
Ice Cubes: Always empty your ice cube tray after a boil order has been announced. Also discard any ice made over a 24 hour period after a boil order has been announced.
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