DAYTON – The Webster County town of Dayton issued a boil advisory Tuesday afternoon following a water main break, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Water pressure might have dropped during repairs carried out Tuesday, creating the potential for bacteria to enter the water system, a DNR statement said.
As a precaution, the DNR advised residents of Dayton to boil water used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth or preparing food. They may also use bottled water until testing shows the water is safe to drink.
Residents should bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water, the DNR said. Tap water may be used for bathing and similar purposes.
Residents may also use bottled water until the safety of the city’s water supply is verified.
Two sets of water samples, taken 24 hours apart, will be tested to determine whether the water is safe and when the advisory can be lifted, the DNR said.
For more information, call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 for general guidelines on ways to reduce risks of infection.
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