What to do when a boil water advisory has been lifted
GENERAL INFORMATION
Run cold faucets for one minute before using the water.
- Water filters, softeners and treatment devices may need to be completely
replaced. It may be necessary to consult with the fixture manufacturer for
specific guidance.
Child Care Facilities
- Run cold faucets for one minute before using the water.
- Run drinking fountains for one minute before using the water.
- Drain and refill all water play stations
- Resume usual bathing practices for young children
Health Care Facilities
- Re-start, flush and sanitize any water-using fixture or piece of
equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. This may
vary from fixture to fixture. Consult the facility engineer and/or the
manufacturer when re-starting the equipment.
- Drain water-holding reservoirs (in large buildings) in consultation with
the facility engineer and health department.
- Run cold faucets for one minute before using the water.
- Run drinking fountains for one minute before using the water.
- Backwash pool filters and change media or water.
- Water filters, softeners and treatment devices may need to be completely
replaced. Consult with the facility engineer and/or the fixture
manufacturer for specific guidance when re-starting equipment.
- Resume usual bathing practices and care for patients with breaks in the
skin
Dentists
- Re-start and flush any water-using fixture or piece of equipment in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. This may vary from
fixture to fixture. Consult your facilities engineer and/or the
manufacturer when re-starting the equipment
- Managers of large buildings with water-holding reservoirs should consult
with their facility engineer and health department about draining the
reservoir
- Run cold water faucets for one minute before using the water
- Run drinking fountains for one minute before using the water
Food Premises
- Run cold water faucets for one minute before using the water
- Run drinking fountains for one minute before using the water
- All water-using fixtures or pieces of equipment should be re-started,
flushed and sanitized in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications. This may vary from fixture to fixture. The fixture
manufacturer should be consulted for specific guidance when re-starting
equipment.
- Water filters, softeners and treatment devices may need to be completely
replaced.
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