Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Services Division
 
For Immediate Release                                                             
January 8, 2008
 
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR MAYNARD DRINKING WATER
 
MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Wade, DNR Manchester field office, at (563) 927-2640.
 
MAYNARD — The DNR is asking residents in Maynard in Fayette County to boil their drinking water following a water main break.
 
The Maynard Water Supply reported to the DNR Tuesday morning that a major water main break under the Little Volga River occurred sometime Monday. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination, the DNR is recommending that residents boil the water before using it for drinking or cooking, or to use an alternative source of water.  
 
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 or from the city at (563) 637-2269.  
 
Residents should continue to boil their water until the DNR notifies them that water is meeting standards and is safe to drink. The DNR will lift the boil advisory after all samples have tested negative for the presence of bacteria.
 
The City of Maynard is working with the DNR to resolve the situation and is repairing the water main and will flush water lines and collect bacteria samples. 
 
Writer: Jessie Brown
 
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