A Precautionary “BOIL WATER” notice for the Town of Oak Grove has been issued by Craig Matzenbacher. This Order is a Precautionary Measure taken because of the possibility that contaminated water may have enter the distribution system as a result of a loss in normal system pressure.
Under the “Boil Water “Order, all affect customers must be advised that the water may be unsafe for human consumption. and water used for drinking or food preparation must be boiled briskly for one (1) minute prior to use. All ice cubes should be discarded and only boiled water used for making ice. This “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected, an adequate disinfectant level is established throughout the distribution system, and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
The Boil Water Order was due to tank maintenance.