BOIL WATER ADVISORY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINGING WATER
EFFECTIVE 9/15/2021
Winona’s water may be contaminated due to loss of pressure In the area along Highway 43
Boil your water before drinking or food preparation to avoid Getting sick.
Who is affected by the contamination?
Homes along the following streets: Janet Marie Lane, Debi Lei Drive, Diane Loreli Lane, Bluebird Court, Bluffview Drive, Lohse Drive, and west of address 530 West Burns Valley Road
What should I do?
Do not drink, brush teeth, or cook with tap water without boiling it first or use a safe alternative such as bottled water. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in water.
- Bring all water to a rolling boil for one (1) minute
- Let water cool before drinking
- Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice
Until the contamination problem is resolved safe drinking water is being provided at the following locations: Janet Marie Lane, Debi Lei Drive, Diane Loreli Lane, Bluebird Court, Bluffview Drive, Lohse Drive, and West Burns Valley Road west of address 530 West Burns Valley Road.
What happened?
On 9/14/2021-9/15/2021 we experienced a loss of pressure in our water system due to two unexpected water main breaks. A loss of water pressure means that contamination could have entered our drinking water distribution system. There is an increased chance that the drinking water may contain bacteria that could make you sick. The affected area includes homes along the following streets: Janet Marie Lane, Debi Lei Drive, Diane Loreli Lane, Bluebird Court, Bluffview Drive, Lohse Drive, and west of address 530 West Burns Valley Road
What are we doing?
We are taking the following steps to correct the problem: We are disinfecting, flushing the mains, and taking Bacteria samples to make sure water is safe to drink. We will let you know when tests show the water is safe to drink and you no longer need to boil your water. We expect to resolve the problem within four days or less.
What may be the health effects?
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
If you are concerned about your health or the health of a family member, contact your health care provider.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
For more information
Please contact Brian DeFrang at 507-457-8237.
For more information: Community Drinking Water Advisory Guidance (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/docs/com/dwaguidance.pdf).
This notice is being sent to you by City of Winona Water Department.