Water main break near Peru Central School results in Boil Water Order
Several homes and businesses on the north end of the Peru hamlet are without water. A contractor digging in the vicinity of the Peru Central School apparently broke a water main. The Town of Peru Water Department is in hopes of fixing the pipe this afternoon, but water must be boiled until further notice.
BOIL WATER ORDER LOSS OF PRESSURE for the north end of the Village of Peru from Rt. 22B north including the Peru Schools SERVED BY PERU WATER DISTRICT. ID # NY0900216
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
CUSTOMERS OF PERU WATER DISTRICT IN THE AREA ABOVE ARE HEREBY ORDERED BY THE CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO BOIL ALL WATER FOR DRINKING AND CULINARY PURPOSES.
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DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
On July 17, 2013 the water system lost pressure due to a water line break. When the distribution pipes and mains lose pressure it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes could enter the system.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills most bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. The symptoms above are not just caused by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
What is being done?
Complete repairs; flush and disinfect the affected area according to AWWA standards; restore a minimum working pressure of 20 psi; restore a minimum chlorine residual of 0.2 mg/L. Two check samples must be taken 24 hours apart from the affected area and both must be absent of total coliform bacteria You will be informed when tests confirm that no harmful bacteria are in the system and you no longer need to boil your water.
For more information, please contact Greg Timmons at 518-643-8538 or the Clinton County Health Dept. at 518-565-4870.
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.
NOTICE!
Water From Route 22B north including the Peru Schools served by Peru Water District MUST BE BOILED TO ENSURE SAFETY
This directive to remain in effect until the Health Department has satisfactory evidence of delivery of a safe water supply.
CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
565-4870
BOIL WATER INSTRUCTIONS
State and Local Health authorities recommend that consumers take the following precautions:
(1) Water used for drinking, making ice, as an additive, mixer for all foods and preparing food should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute prior to use.
(2) Another alternative is to drink bottled water, certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health.
(3) Water used to rinse dishes should have two (2) teaspoons of 5% liquid bleach per gallon of water for proper disinfection.
(4) You do not need to take special precautions with recipes in which water is normally boiled; i.e., spaghetti, etc….
(5) Coffee and tea can be made safely with your water when you boil the water during preparation.
(6) You can safely use your water for bathing and washing clothes.
(7) Water can be used for gardening provided fruits and vegetables are washed with boiled water or water from an approved source before consumption.
(8) Household pets can continue drinking the water since they are usually more tolerant of bacteria. If you have any questions, you should call your pet’s veterinarian.
(9) This advisory applies to all drinking water, drinking fountains and other water sources in offices and other places of business also under the advisory.
(10) Owners of fish in aquariums should consult their pet store because of the extra chlorine being added to your water.
(11) The Boil Water Order covers your water system only.
(12) Individuals who have symptoms of illness may wish to seek medical attention. Please take the above steps to protect your health until further notice.
Posted: July 17th, 2013 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.