ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Update Saturday, Nov. 11: The boil order for parts of Rock Island has been lifted. The City of Rock Island Water Treatment Plant tested water samples from multiple locations and determined the water is safe for consumption without boiling, according to city officials.
Original story:
A boil order is in effect for parts of Rock Island due to an emergency water main repair, according to city officials.
The areas affected include Blackhawk Hills Court, Blackhawk Hills Drive, Wildwood Drive and Bowers Addition, which is located on 44th Street north of Blackhawk Road. The boil order includes the entire neighborhood.
Residents are advised to boil water before using it and abide by boil order safety measures. It will remain in effect until further notice, including when water service is restored.
More information on boil orders in Rock Island can be found here.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends residents in a town with a boil water advisory should either use bottled water or boil their tap water before use. This is because the water could have germs that can make people sick.
The CDC recommends the following:
- Use bottled or boiled water for drinking and to prepare and cook food.
- If bottled water isn't available, bring water to a full rolling boil for at least one minute. Let the water cool before using it.
- Boil tap water even it if is filtered.
- Don't use water from any appliance connected to your water line, like ice and water from a refrigerator.
- If you have a baby and are able to, breastfeeding will be the best option to feed your infant. If you use formula, provide ready-to-use formula if possible.
- You can still wash your hands with the water. Make sure to scrub your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, then rinse them well. You can use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water aren't available.
- You can bathe in the water, but be careful not to swallow any of it. Use caution when bathing babies and young children.
- Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water.
- Use disposable plates, cups and other eating utensils if possible.
- Pets can also get sick from some of the same germs. Give them bottled water or boiled water that has cooled.
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