Boil Water Advisory for Plattsville
This boil water advisory was officially lifted as of May 1, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. Run your taps for at least five minutes to flush your pipes before using the water.
Southwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory for residents in the northeast corner of Plattsville following a watermain break on April 29, 2025. The advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure due to the potential for contamination of the drinking water system.
Southwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory for residents in the northeast corner of Plattsville following a watermain break on April 29, 2025. The advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure due to the potential for contamination of the drinking water system.
Affected areas:
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East of Platt St N to Hofstetter Rd
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North of Albert St E to Hilborn Street
 
Dr. Ninh Tran, Medical Officer of Health, recommends that all affected residents bring water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before using it for:
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Drinking
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Preparing infant formula or juice
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Brushing teeth
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Washing raw foods
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Making ice
 
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available and once the advisory can be lifted. 
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory, including steps for safe water use and answers to common questions, visit our Boil Water Advisory Information web page.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory, including steps for safe water use and answers to common questions, visit our Boil Water Advisory Information web page.
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