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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
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Boil water advisory remains in place, Draper City says
DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) — The water boil order issued yesterday, June 5, for WaterPro customers in Draper remains in place, according to Draper City on social media. The City said that water testing results are expected to be in around 4 p.m. today, June 6. The Salt Lake County Health Department issued a boil water advisory for some WaterPro customers in Draper on Thursday around 6 p.m. WaterPro notified affected customers that there was potential contamination to the drinking water system, outlined in the below. As a precaution, the Utah Division of Drinking Water issued a . WaterPro-Water-System-Potentially-Affected-AreaDownload WaterPro is one of two water utilities that serves Draper City, and customers served by the Draper City water company are not affected. According to WaterPro, the contamination came from a cross-connection between secondary and culinary water systems, allowing untreated water to enter the drinking water system. WaterPro is reportedly testing to determine bacteria levels in the water supply, and so far, chlorine levels observed have been normal. Scam Alert: Riverton police warn of court scam Boil water advisory remains in place, Draper City says Attorney to author: The path behind this Utahn's first mystery novel, 'Buried Bones' Utah's next earthquake could hit harder, U of U research suggests Illinois Republican mistakes Sikh for Muslim, calls him delivering prayer in House 'deeply troubling' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
MAP: Boil water advisory issued for some WaterPro customers in Draper
DRAPER, Utah () — The Salt Lake County Health Department issued a boil water advisory for some WaterPro customers in Draper on Thursday around 6 p.m. WaterPro notified affected customers that there has been potential contamination to the drinking water system, outlined in the below. As a precaution, the Utah Division of Drinking Water issued a . WaterPro-Water-System-Potentially-Affected-AreaDownload WaterPro is one of two water utilities that serves Draper City, and customers served by the Draper City water company are not affected. According to WaterPro, the contamination came from a cross-connection between secondary and culinary water systems, allowing untreated water to enter the drinking water system. WaterPro is reportedly testing to determine bacteria levels in the water supply, and so far, chlorine levels observed have been normal. Residents and businesses in the affected area should boil tap water before using it or use bottled water. In order to properly boil water, it needs to be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute and cooled before using it. Salt Lake County Health Department said that boiled or bottled water should be used for the following things until further notice: Drinking (pets and people) Making ice Brushing teeth Washing dishes Washing produce Bathing/showering Baby formula Food preparation Humidifiers, CPAP, and other medical devices Discard any stored water, drinks, and ice made from the water supply in the last 24 hours. Flush any humidifiers, CPAP, and other medical devices with boiled or bottled water. After the order is lifted, flush all water dispensers (including on refrigerators) and discard all ice made for 24 hours. According to the Salt Lake County Health Department, contaminated water can possibly expose you to: Bacteria (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella) Viruses (e.g., Norovirus, Hepatitis A) Parasites (e.g., Cryptosporidium) Chemical contaminants (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides) Drinking untreated water, or using it to bathe or brush teeth, can cause: Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps or diarrhea Headache, fever or flu-like symptoms More severe illness in young children, older adults or those with weakened immune systems The Health Department urges anyone in the affected area who develops these symptoms to contact their health care provider. The full boil order is included below. WaterPro-Public-Notice-Potential-Water-ContaminationDownload Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
More heavy rain, rumbles for southern & central Utah Thursday evening
SALT LAKE CITY () — Happy Thursday, Utah! Active weather conditions continue for areas of south & central Utah on Thursday, with scattered showers and storms developing. Northern areas will see a few more clouds, with a spotty downpour chance. The flood threat returns for areas south of I-70, especially near the dry washes and slot canyons. Highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s for the Wasatch Front, with highs in the 80s for SW Utah. The pattern will be repeated for Friday. Look for partly cloudy skies with afternoon scattered showers and storms developing. The best chance will be for areas along and south of I-80. Highs will be in the mid-80s for the Wasatch Front and lower 90s for SW Utah. A big ridge of high pressure will begin to build back across Utah later this week. This will usher in drier air and much warmer weather once again across the Beehive State just in time for the upcoming weekend. Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s for the Wasatch Front and upper 90s for SW Utah. Look for highs to approach the triple digits for southern Utah on Sunday afternoon. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s for the Wasatch Front. We will stay on the very warm side through most of next week with highs rising in the 90s and 100s. Stay tuned, we'll keep you 4Warned on-air and online! Wyoming state senator proposes eliminating property taxes More heavy rain, rumbles for southern & central Utah Thursday evening MAP: Boil water advisory issued for some WaterPro customers in Draper Dillon Jones enjoying ride to the NBA Finals Customers report getting punctured Nintendo Switch 2s from NYC GameStop Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
