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CBC
a day ago
- Health
- CBC
Boil water advisory issued for Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T.
Social Sharing Residents in Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T., are being advised to boil their tap water for at least one minute before using. In a public health advisory Thursday afternoon, the office of the chief public health officer says there is higher than normal turbidity, or muddiness, in the water and the advisory is just a precaution. The advisory says there have been no reported illnesses associated with drinking the water in the community. Officials say residents should boil any water being used for drinking, preparing food, hot and cold beverages, ice cubes, washing produce, brushing teeth or other dental hygiene, and for infant formulas. Bathing, showering and washing hands with tap water is OK but residents should avoid swallowing the water. Tsiigehtchic residents could also use bottled water or water that's been distilled or treated by reverse osmosis but filters like Brita, which use activated carbon filters, are not considered safe to treat water during the advisory period. Residents should also avoid drinking from public fountains. A notice from the hamlet, posted to the community's Facebook page, says there's an issue with the water treatment plant and that water will be trucked in from Fort McPherson, about 60 kilometres away, starting Friday. The hamlet wrote that five truckloads are required to service the community and although water delivery schedules will remain the same, residents are asked to try and conserve. The territory's chief environmental health officer, in collaboration with the community government, will continue to monitor the situation and will provide formal notice to lift the boil water advisory. The hamlet said it would update the community when plant maintenance is complete.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Baildon residents told to boil tap water before use
Residents of Baildon in West Yorkshire have been told to boil their tap water as it does not meet "usual standards".Yorkshire Water issued a boil order on Wednesday evening covering the BD17 5 postcode should be boiled until further notice for drinking, cleaning teeth and preparing foods which will be eaten uncooked, such as salads, Yorkshire Water advised.A spokesperson said: "We'd like to remind customers that boiling water provides sufficient protection; however, we appreciate that can be inconvenient and have delivered bottled water to any customer on our priority services register. " They added: "We are working hard to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and would like to thank everyone affected for their patience."Tap water can still be used for washing, bathing, toilet flushing, washing dishes and laundry, Yorkshire Water said.A full list of streets affected can be found on the Yorkshire Water website. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Saltville issues boil water advisory for Poor Valley area
SALTVILLE, Va. (WJHL) — State health officials have issued a boil water notice for the Poor Valley area of Saltville. The Smyth County Water and Sewer Department said the advisory is due to a power outage at Saltville's Red Rock Tank. All water used for cooking, making ice and brushing teeth must be brought to a boil to be considered safe for consumption. PHOTOS: Damage seen regionwide after overnight storms, local EMAs report Water used for bathing, washing dishes and other instances when water is not ingested is safe. The Smyth County Water and Sewer Department will notify residents when the advisory is lifted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Major 'do not drink' update issued to British homes after faecal bacteria was found in UK tap water
Residents of North Yorkshire can now use their tap water as normal after a boil notice issued was withdrawn. Yorkshire Water issued the notice for residents in High Bentham, Low Bentham and Lonsdale areas yesterday. The ban came after routine testing detected the presence of high levels of coliform bacteria. These bacteria are commonly found in digestive systems of animals and people and include organisms like E. coli and indicate water supply may have been contaminated with faecal matter. Residents were told to boil their water before drinking it, using it to brush their teeth or using it in food preparation. A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: 'We can confirm we are now able to lift the boil water instruction at all affected properties in the area as the water is now back to our usual high standards.' The water ban has caused stress and anxiety among Yorkshire residents, with people 'panic buying' bottled water, according to a Bentham hotel worker. Speaking before the notice was lifted Professor Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious diseases from the University of East Anglia, said: 'I would be very surprised if Yorkshire Water issued a warning like that without detecting high levels of E. coli.' 'If you get lots of coliform then that means something in the water isn't right and indicates there's a problem that needs to be addressed', he added. Whilst most coliform bacteria won't make healthy people severely ill, consumers should be wary of E. Coli and Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC)—a potentially life-threatening strain of the disease. Professor Hunter said: 'The main concern is diarrhoeal disease or norovirus, which could cause severe or nasty infections. While catching STEC could be fatal in vulnerable people.' STEC can also cause haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) —a life-threatening condition that can lead to kidney failure. A small proportion of adults may develop a similar condition called thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura a rare, life-threatening blood clotting disorder. Yorkshire Water has also advised people who feel unwell in the coming days to inform their doctor about the boil notice. While the notice has now been lifted, experts have told MailOnline the issues that likely led to the contamination of the water supplies in the region are present in every part of the nation. Dr Simon Clarke, an infectious disease expert from the University of Reading, said Britain's ageing water infrastructure meant the risk of such incidents is on the rise. 'The water and sewage infrastructure in this country is leading to regular sewage discharges into rivers, therefore there is a greater environmental spread of these bacteria,' he said. He added that coliform bacteria can also wash out from cattle and sheep fields into reservoirs that are used for drinking water supplies. But he said that in a developed country, like the UK, systems should be in place to stop this from happening. Other experts said the UK's recent warm weather could also be a factor increasing the risk of such incidents. With the country's mini heatwave seeing temperatures up to 29C (84 F), 'the unseasonably dry weather', could be the cause of the high levels of bacteria, says Dr Jonathan Paul, from the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London. 'Potentially, this could lead water companies to divert supply or use supplies, reservoirs or groundwater sources they don't normally use,' he said.
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Boil order issued for tap water in 200 postcodes
Yorkshire Water issued a "do not drink" warning for tap water in nearly 200 postcodes across High Bentham, Low Bentham, and Burton in Lonsdale due to above-average levels of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria, often found in the digestive systems of humans and animals, can indicate the presence of harmful bacteria and cause gastrointestinal issues. Residents were advised to boil water before consumption or use bottled water provided by Yorkshire Water. After further testing and monitoring, Yorkshire Water lifted the boil water notice, confirming that the water met their usual high standards. The company apologised for the inconvenience and thanked residents for their patience.
