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Boil water notice issued for Churchill Oram Group Water Scheme

Jul 28, 2022 07:46 By News Northern Sound
Boil water notice issued for Churchill Oram Group Water Scheme
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The notice is issued with immediate effect.

A boil water notice has been issued for Churchill Oram Group Water Scheme.

It comes as microbiological parameters were exceeded in recent water samples, affecting the drinking water quality.

As a result, and after consultation with the HSE and Monaghan County Council, users of the scheme must rolling boil their water for one minute before consumption.

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The notice is issued with immediate effect.

1: Water must be boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute and then cooled) for:

Drinking

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Preparing Drinks made with water

Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating

Brushing of teeth and/or gargling

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Making of ice. However, ensure you first discard all existing ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges

IMPORTANT: Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap of kitchen or bathroom sinks is not safe to drink.

2: You do not have to boil your water for the following:

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Personal hygiene, baths and showers

Flushing of toilets

Watering plants and flowers

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3: Caution:

Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink

Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water

Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water

If you have pets and are concerned about the impact of providing mains water while this BWN is in place, you should ask your local vet for advice

4: Only use Prepared Water (boiled and cooled) for the following situations.

When preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing and preparing salads)

Preparing Infant Formula. Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

5: Always Take Care:

Care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds. Accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

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