May 6, 2009
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Salt Rock Residents
The advisory affects Cow Creek Road and surrounding areas
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Charleston, WV (HNN) – West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers along Cow Creek Road and surrounding areas in Salt Rock, in Cabell County.
In addition to Cow Creek Road, the affected area includes Cyrus Creek Road, Left Fork Cyrus Creek Road, Meyers Road, Hobe Myers Road, Johnsons Branch and Marylane Estates.
Customers should boil their water before consumption until further notice. Customers are asked to bring water used for drinking, cooking, bathing and brushing teeth to a full boil for a minimum of one minute, then cool before use.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be present in the water. West Virginia American Water also recommends the following steps:
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Salt Rock Residents
The advisory affects Cow Creek Road and surrounding areas
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Charleston, WV (HNN) – West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers along Cow Creek Road and surrounding areas in Salt Rock, in Cabell County.
In addition to Cow Creek Road, the affected area includes Cyrus Creek Road, Left Fork Cyrus Creek Road, Meyers Road, Hobe Myers Road, Johnsons Branch and Marylane Estates.
Customers should boil their water before consumption until further notice. Customers are asked to bring water used for drinking, cooking, bathing and brushing teeth to a full boil for a minimum of one minute, then cool before use.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be present in the water. West Virginia American Water also recommends the following steps:
- Throw away beverages and ice cubes if made with tap water;
- Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
- Provide pets with boiled water after cooling;
- Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
- Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.
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