According to a recent press release from, a boil water notice is in effect for **NAME OF CITY/SUPPLY ON ALERT**. The notice is in effect for the next **HOURS** as of **TIME.**
What is a boil water alert?
A boil water alert or boil water order is a public health advisory or directive given by government or health authorities to the public when drinking water is, or could be, contaminated and is not safe to drink.
Click here to read our fact sheet on Boil Water Alerts.
In general, you will want to use boiled water for…
- Ice cubes
- Brushing your teeth
- Coffee & tea
- Baby formula
- Washing fruits & vegetables
- Making soups & other foods containing water
(And keep in mind, even if you have a pitcher filtration system, you still need to boil your water.)