NEW: RI Dept of Health Issues Boil Water Advisories

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is issuing precautionary boil water advisories for the following water systems as a result of loss of system pressure:

 

HERITAGE PARK HOME CO-OPERATIVE

TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND

401-642-7853

 

GLENDALE WATER ASSN

GLENDALE, RHODE ISLAND

401-567-5400

 

SAUGATUCKET SPRINGS

HOPKINTON, RHODE ISLAND

401-941-2900

 

OAKLAND ASSOCIATION, INC

OAKLAND, RHODE ISLAND

401-568-3695

 

MOBILE VILLAGE, INC.

EXETER, RHODE ISLAND

401-397-4062

 

BLUEBERRY HEIGHTS HOUSING COOPERATIVE

WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND

401-479-2730

 

HEALTH recommends that water being used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, cooking or bathing of infants should be boiled for one minute and allowed to cool before using. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Bottled water can also be used. This boil water advisory is in effect until further notice from HEALTH. For general information about drinking water, contact HEALTH’s Information Line at 1-800-942-7434, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or visit http://water.epa.gov/drink/emerprep/emergencydisinfection.cfm

 

 

WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY

 

A request to conserve water must be distributed when water systems are without power, but have not lost pressure (below 20 psi), and when water systems are relying on a generator to supply power. Water conservation is necessary so that a sufficient supply of water and a satisfactory pressure can be maintained, and in the case of the use of a generator, so that it can be operated efficiently.