ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Water Division lifted the precautionary boil advisory Sunday that was in place for residents in parts of north and south St. Louis.
The St Louis City Water Division issued the boil advisory Saturday night because of low water pressure due to a power outage at a water treatment plant. It was lifted Sunday evening.
A water boil order and water boil advisory are different things, according to the Water Division.
A boil order is issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources when a threat to public health is present or could be possible in public water systems. Boiling water eliminates that threat.
A boil advisory, like the one in effect over the weekend, is issued by the Water Division when there is a worry a problem with drinking water may exist. Tests on water samples are conducted for bacteriological analysis, according to the Water Division.
The Water Division offers these tips when a boil order is in effect:
- Boil water vigorously for three minutes before using. Let water cool substantially before drinking.
- Use boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, food preparation and diluting fruit juices.
- Dispose of ice cubes made before the boil advisory and do not use ice cubes from an automatic ice maker.
- Disinfect dishes and other food contact surface by placing it in clean tap water for at least one minute. Add one tablespoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water for sanitization.
For more FAQs, check out the Water Division's website.
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