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Asheville has lifted its boil water notice after a 53-day water crisis caused by Hurricane Helene, which led to high sediment levels in the North Fork Reservoir. The city confirmed the water's safety after testing 120 samples, but residents are advised to limit large water usage temporarily. The crisis began when the storm disrupted the main water supply, but the system has been flushed of untreated water since last week.
Rochester police are investigating the discovery of a body in the Highland Park reservoir, which led to a boil water advisory and school closures. The body was found by City of Rochester Water Bureau employees and has been turned over to the medical examiner for identification and to determine the cause of death. The reservoir will be drained and cleaned, and there were no water safety issues found in the system.
MLGW has lifted the boil water notice for all customers and there are no further restrictions for drinking water. Customers are advised to take steps such as flushing faucets, discarding ice made during the notice, checking and replacing water filters if necessary, and flushing water pipes if the water is discolored. Owners and managers of large buildings should ensure their entire system is flushed and storage tanks are drained and refilled.
Memphis, with over 600,000 residents, is enduring its fourth day under a boil water notice due to broken pipes caused by sub-freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Repair crews are working to fix the issues, with the hope of restoring water service to most customers by Tuesday. However, residents will likely need to continue boiling water through Thursday due to concerns about harmful bacteria contaminating the water supply. The city's water system is not the only one in Tennessee facing problems, as 28 water systems are under boil water notices and 17 counties are reporting operational issues with their water utilities.
Memphis residents are enduring a fourth day under a boil water notice due to broken pipes caused by sub-freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Repair crews are working to restore water service, with the utility CEO expecting most customers to have water restored by Tuesday. The Tennessee Valley Authority has asked 10 million people to conserve energy to avoid blackouts. Water shortages and operational issues are also reported in other Tennessee counties and Arkansas due to the winter storm.
Montgomery County in Virginia has issued a boil water notice for residents of Shawsville and Elliston due to a water outage. The notice is in effect until 5 p.m. Sunday, and residents are advised to boil all water for use until the notice is lifted. The Montgomery Public Service Authority is working to fix the issue, but a restoration time has not been provided yet. Bottled water is being distributed to affected residents, and water samples will be tested to determine when it is safe to lift the notice.
The City of Tyler in Texas has issued a boil-water notice for its customers after routine samples showed the presence of e. coli and total coliform at a single site. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has mandated that water for consumption, including drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth, should be boiled and cooled before use. Children, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The city is taking measures to address the issue and will rescind the notice once water samples test negative for harmful bacteria.
A boil water notice has been issued for Des Moines and part of Normandy Park in King County, Washington after E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. The King County Water District #54 has advised residents to boil their water for at least a minute before drinking it. The district has begun chlorinating the water systems to kill the bacteria, but this may cause unpleasant effects such as cloudy or brown looking water due to mineral build up inside the pipes. The district will update the public when the boil order is lifted.
The precautionary boil water notice that was issued on May 23, 2023, for South-Central Hillsborough County has been lifted after bacteriological samples showed the water meets quality standards. The notice was issued for all Hillsborough County Utility customers south of SR 60 and east of I-75. Customers who have questions can call Hillsborough County Water Resources Department at (813) 744-5600.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the south-central portion of Hillsborough County, including Riverview and Sun City Center, affecting approximately 95,000 people, after water pressure dropped below acceptable levels. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking with it, and to let the water run clear before washing clothes and getting rid of ice from automatic ice makers. The notice will remain in effect until officials test the water for bacteria and determine it is safe.