Boil Water Advisory in Effect - April 3, 2024
A Boil Water Advisory is in place for the Richards Landing Municipal Water System. A loss of pressure during the recent power outage requires a boil water advisory to be in effect until water is tested and confirmed safe.
WHERE YOU CAN CHECK FOR UPDATES ON THE BWA STATUS
- www.stjosephtownship.com
- Township of St. Joseph Facebook pages
- Boil Water Advisory Signs on roadways will be removed when the BWA is lifted.
- If you have provided your email previously for boil water advisory alerts, an email will be sent upon the end of the BWA.
*If you wish to be notified by email and have not previously provided contact information, please email to [email protected].*
WHAT TO DO DURING THE BWA
Between now (April 3, 2024) and the end of the BWA, tap water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use, OR an alternative water source (e.g., commercially bottled water) may be used for any of the following:
• Drinking,
• Brushing teeth,
• Making infant formula, ice, tea, coffee, drink mixes, puddings, Jello, etc.,
• Washing fruits or vegetables.
* Do not use auto-shutoff kettles or coffee makers as they may not reach a boil time of one minute*
*INSTRCTIONS FOR COMMON DAILY ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE OF THIS NOTICE*
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMON DAILY ACTIVITIES
Washing Dishes:
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- Household dishwashers must be set to sanitize mode.
- If washing dishes by hand:
- wash dishes with soap and hot water
- rinse dishes with hot water
- sanitize dishes by submerging in hot water mixed with unscented household bleach (1/2 tsp of bleach per 1 L of water) for 1 minute.
- let air dry
*Other option: use single-use disposable dishes/utensils during this time*
Hand Washing:
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- Wash as normal using tap water and a proper handwashing technique.
- After washing hands, use an alcohol-based hand gel disinfectant containing at least 70% alcohol.
- Adults, adolescents, and older children may shower, bathe, or wash using tap water, but should avoid swallowing the water.
- Infants, toddlers, and immunocompromised individuals should be sponge bathed to reduce the chance of swallowing the water.
For more information, please contact Algoma Public Health at 705-759-5286 or the Township of St. Joseph at 705-246-2625