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Three locations that will be distributing water to residents beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept 7 include:
- 1401 W. Lafayette Avenue, Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School
- 3301 Waterview Avenue, Middle Branch Park
- 500 3rd Avenue, Landsdowne Library
The boil water advisory was issued after E.coli was found in the area water supply.
A map to check if your area is under the advisory can be accessed here
The CDC recommends doing the following for consumable water for both humans and our furry friends during a boil water advisory:
- Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, and to prepare and cook food.
- If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes). After boiling, allow the water to cool before use.
- Boil tap water even if it is filtered (for example, by a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water).
- Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
- Breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your child, provide ready-to-use formula, if possible
Residents are encouraged to soak dishes in a rinse mixture of bleach and water before air drying during the advisory.
For more information on what to do during a boil water advisory, click here.
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