West Plains, MO. – On Monday morning, the city of Birch Tree issued a precautionary boil advisory for any home or business supplied with water by the city.
When a public water system is under a voluntary boil water advisory, you may need to take the following precautions:
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- Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, diluting fruit juices, and all other food preparations or consumption. Use of bottled water may be a feasible, though relatively expensive, alternative to boiling tap water when under a boil order.
- Do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker or use any ice made with unboiled water from this system. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled or buy ice.
- Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
- LET WATER COOL SUFFICIENTLY BEFORE DRINKING!
Water used for handwashing or bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing or using backyard pools so water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
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