MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) – The city of Menomonie issued a precautionary boil water advisory following a loss of water pressure due to high water demand.
According to a Facebook post from the city of Menomonie, residents are advised to boil water. They say until the advisory has been lifted:
• Boil all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing baby formula, coffee, or beverages.
• Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using.
• Commercially bottled water may also be used.
• Continue these precautions until the city announces that the advisory has been lifted
To help meet immediate household needs, bottled drinking water will be available beginning 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 16 at the Community Services Department, 621 11th Avenue W.
Residents who are unable to travel due to age, disability, or medical circumstances are encouraged to contact the City so alternative arrangements can be made whenever possible.
Following restoration of normal water pressure, the City will flush portions of the distribution system and collect water samples throughout the affected service area.
Certified laboratories will analyze these samples for:
• Total coliform bacteria
• E. coli bacteria (if follow-up testing is required)
• Chlorine residuals
• Other water quality indicators required under Wisconsin Safe Drinking Water regulations
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms the water meets all state and federal drinking water standards.
Updates regarding distribution hours, availability, and additional locations will be posted on official city communication channels, including their website.
The full press release can be found here.
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