Update Issued On Boil Water Alert

Greensboro NC

16 December, 2020

10:55 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Greensboro: Post Date:12/14/2020 8:30 PM Update: The Boil Water Alert is still in effect and will remain in effect through tomorrow evening, Wednesday, December 16. This will be based on bacteriological samples gathered. The system is being flushed and samples gathered to confirm disinfectant levels are stable. Repairs to the 16" water main break at Twining Road are in progress and immediate repairs should be complete tonight, Tuesday, December 15. Effective immediately, the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department has issued a boil water notice to all customers in the Forest Oaks area. This area is experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to an unidentified line break since approximately 6 pm, Monday, December 14. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system. Until further notice, Greensboro water customers in the Forest Oaks area should use bottled water or bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, cleaning dishes, preparing infant formula and juices, washing fruits, vegetables, and foods. Ice or any beverages prepared with un-boiled tap water on or after December 14 should be discarded. Tap water is okay for showers and baths, but keep out of eyes, nose and mouth. Questions? Contact Dell Harney at 336-373-7900. This press release was produced by the City of Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author's own.