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Boil Your Water Before Drinking or Food Preparation to Avoid Illness
Due to the recent turbidity (cloudiness) the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, in conjunction with the Humboldt County Health Department, and Scotia C.S.D. Water System are advising residents of Scotia C.S.D. to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness. The affected area includes: All areas served by Scotia C.S.D. drinking water system.
We will inform you when tests show that water is safe to drink, and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within one week.
If you have questions about other uses of tap water, such as bathing and dish washing, please call your water system or read this guidance: https://waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/documents/notices/cdc_wtd_bw_advisory.docx
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Do not drink the water without boiling it first
· Boil all water for one (1) minute (rolling boil).
· Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.
· Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
If you are unable to boil your water:
Household unscented liquid bleach
· For clear water, use 8 drops (1/8 tsp.) of bleach for 1 gallon of water. For cloudy water, filter through a clean cloth and use 16 drops (1/4 tsp.) of bleach for 1 gallon of water.
· Mix well. Allow to stand for 30 minutes before using.
· Water may taste or smell like chlorine. This means disinfection has occurred.
Water disinfection tablets
· Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
For More Information
If you are concerned about your health or the health of a family member, contact your health care provider or local health department.
Water Utility contact: Brandon Wishneff Operator, 707-764-3030, 400 Church St Scotia Ca 95565
State Water Resources Control Board District Office: (530) 224-4800
Local Environmental Health Jurisdiction: Humboldt County at (707-445-6215)
Please share or post this information with others 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.
Scotia CSD
PO Box 104, Scotia, CA 95565