RICHMOND, Va. -- Caroline County officials are now advising residents to boil water from their taps until further notice. This follows a water main break caused by a contractor.
The county fire rescue and emergency management department says that boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice.
Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. "Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water," the county said in a social media release.
If you can't boil your tap water you can use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The county warns the bleach, "should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%."
Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach or about 1/4 teaspoon to each gallon of water. The water should then be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer instructions.
For more information call: Caroline County Public Utilities at
(804) 633-4390
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