For immediate release: oCTOBER 20, 2009

CITY OF BODE UNDER DRINKING WATER BOIL ADVISORY

MEDIA CONTACT: Al Tompkins, DNR Mason City Field Office, at (641) 424-4073 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

BODE – The City of Bode in Humboldt County has issued a boil advisory for its residents after a water main leak and loss of pressure Tuesday.

City operators know the general area of the leak and are isolating the location to make repairs. Water will be unavailable while the repairs are made.

When the repairs are completed, the city will restore water pressure and residents will have access to city water again. At that time, the DNR recommends that residents boil the water before using it for drinking or cooking, or to use an alternative source of water, due to the potential for bacterial contamination following a loss of pressure.

Residents should boil water used for drinking or cooking, brushing teeth, food preparation or any other purpose involving human consumption. City water may still be used for bathing.

Boiling destroys bacteria and disease-causing organisms, which may be in the water. Water should be brought to a boil, boiled one minute and then allowed to cool before using. More information on disinfecting water is available on the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Residents should continue to boil their water until the city notifies them that water is meeting standards and is safe to drink. The DNR will recommend the city lift the boil advisory after all samples have tested negative for the presence of bacteria.

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