The City of West Plains Drinking Water Treatment Plant has been placed under a Boil Water Order by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources due to potential bacteria in the water. The order WILL NOT be lifted until we’ve had two days of bacteria-free test samples.
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Public safety is our number one priority so, the following steps need to be taken:
- Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only water that has been boiled for drinking, diluting fruit juices, all other food preparation, and brushing teeth.
- Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
- 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.
Note: Let water cool sufficiently before drinking (approximately 110 degrees).
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