What is a Boil Alert?

5/2/2022 (Permalink)

What is a Boil Alert?

Boil alerts are not extremely common, but there is always a chance that these could happen wherever you are. Knowing what to do and understanding what this means will be beneficial to you and your family in the long run.  

Boil Alerts or Boil Water Advisories are known as circumstances where local health officials will advise you to use bottled water or to boil water from your sink. This is because boil advisories are due to germs being found in your water or a potential threat for germs being found in your water. What is some common advice for these occurrences? 

Using Bottled or Boiled Water

This will be suggested for drinking and for cooking and preparing food. Even if your tap water is filtered, you should still boil it for extra caution. 

Handwashing 

You are usually still able to wash your hands with soap and water. Just make sure you are doing it for the recommended 20 seconds. 

Showering or Bathing 

This is also still okay, but be cautious and do not swallow the water that you are showering or bathing in. 

Brushing Your Teeth

When you are brushing your teeth, it will be advised to use bottled or boiled water. 

Dishes 

Rather than using and washing dishware, it will be advised to use disposable plates, cups, and utensils if possible. 

These are the main occurrences that you should be aware of if you are ever in a Boil Alert or Boil Water Advisory.