Are you one of several million under a "Boil Order" for your drinking water?

[LazySusanNot]

I talked to my Octogenarian folks this morning in N. Texas. They are doing much better. They are under a new boil order for their water supply and my Dad is not sure what to do during or after it ends. A quick DuckDuckGo search on "what to do during and after a boil order" brought up a lot good info. I recommend doing your own search to see if there is specific information that pertains to your area or your circumstances. I thought this "heads up" warning might help somebody out there.

There’s a lot to do both during and specific steps to take after the boil order ends. This post is not intended to cover any of that. It is more to make people aware of potential health hazards when drinking water supplies have been disrupted. The CDC has published guidelines on their website.

Boil Water Advisory

"If your local health authorities issue a boil water advisory, you should use bottled water or boil tap water because your community’s water is, or could be, contaminated with germs that can make you sick."

"Advisories may include information about preparing food, beverages, or ice; dishwashing; and hygiene, such as brushing teeth and bathing. Standard recommendations usually include this advice:"

https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html
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