Iowa Department of Natural Resources
 
June 12, 2008
For immediate release
 
1.      DNR lifts boil advisory for Maynard
2.      DNR issues boil advisory for Clermont
 
DNR LIFTS BOIL ADVISORY FOR MAYNARD
 
MEDIA CONTACT: Joe Sanfilippo or Michele Smith, DNR Manchester field office, (563) 927-2640.
 
MAYNARD — The DNR is lifting a drinking water advisory for residents in the Fayette County town of Maynard.
 
Samples taken from the city’s drinking water system show that the water is safe for drinking.
 
The city was repairing a water main Tuesday when the main broke, causing the town’s drinking water system to lose pressure. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination, the DNR had recommended that residents on the west side of Maynard boil water or use an alternative source of water. Maynard’s boil advisory was not related to flooding. 
 
Writer: Jessie Brown
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DNR ISSUES BOIL ADVISORY FOR CLERMONT
 
MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Wade, DNR Manchester field office, (563) 927-2640 
 
CLERMONT — The DNR is advising residents in the Fayette County town of Clermont to boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking.
 
A water main that crosses the Turkey River broke, and the city has connected fire hydrants on the two sides of the river with a flexible hose. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination in the water system, the DNR is recommending that residents boil water or use an alternative source of water. 
 
Residents should boil water used for drinking or cooking, brushing teeth, food preparation, washing dishes 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 DNR notifies them that water is meeting standards and is safe to drink. The boil advisory will remain in place until the main is repaired, pressure is maintained in the drinking water system and samples show the water has tested negative for the presence of bacteria.
 
Writer: Jessie Brown
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