What to do After Boil Water Advisory Ends
Post-Boil Water Advisory Instructions
Boil water notices are often issued because of disruption in power at the water treatment plant or due to distribution water pressure drop caused by burst pipes. In both cases, the water supplier cannot function properly in treating the water and must inform the public of unsafe water conditions.
If your municipal water supplier issued a "Boil Water Advisory" or your city was on a boil water notice, there are steps to take to ensure your household is safe throughout the duration of the advisory. You might also be interested in learning how a business can keep it's doors open during a boil water order.
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What to Do After a Boil Water Order Ends?
Here are some recommendations on cleaning procedures and replacement of items that might have been compromised during a boil water advisory.
Dump existing ice and flush the water feed lines by making and discarding three batches of ice cubes. Wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant. If your water feed line to the machine is longer than 20 feet, increase to five batches.
Drain your RO storage tank, sanitize the system, and replace the reverse osmosis filters. The filters are disposable and may be contaminated. This especially applies to carbon filters and others that are near the end of their life. We can help you identify your replacement filters.
Install a UV Sterilizer System and Never Worry During a Boil Water Notice Again
The VIQUA D4 Ultraviolet disinfection system provides a user-friendly, reliable, economical, and chemical-free way to safeguard water at every faucet in your home.
The VIQUA D4 features an LED status monitor, as well as an end-of-life timer to countdown until lamp replacement.
How to Prepare for a Boil Water Order
The above recommendations are commonly suggested by cities and municipalities after a boil water order ends.
Taking the necessary precautions can protect your household from illness-causing microorganisms in water.
Most of us are unprepared for boil water advisories and some remain in effect for days or weeks. Here are suggested solutions to be prepared for future boil water orders:
Residential Solution: Besides storing water for times of emergency, you may consider purchasing an ultraviolet disinfection system. Ultraviolet (UV) is a safe, cost-effective, easy-to-maintain method of assuring that water is free of illness-causing microorganisms 24/7. Ultraviolet disinfection systems have the ability to destroy 99.99% of harmful microorganisms without the use of heat or chemicals and can purify 2-50 gallons of water per minute, depending on the system.
Learn more about what to do DURING a boil water alert.
Food Industry Solutions During Boil Water Order
A restaurant or grocery store can install a water treatment system to kill waterborne bacteria and viruses and protect their customers. UV water sterilizers are a safe, cost-effective solution and most businesses can quickly realize a return on the investment.
Learn more about how restaurants and various food handlers can remain open (during a boil water order) if a UV system is installed ahead of time.
We can help you determine which UV water sterilizer is right for your your business, by answering a few questions with our interactive quiz.
Or feel free to give us a call at 877-377-9876. Customer support representatives are available Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm central time.
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