MAP: Boil water advisory issued for some WaterPro customers in Draper
WaterPro notified affected customers that there has been potential contamination to the drinking water system, outlined in the below. As a precaution, the Utah Division of Drinking Water issued a .
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WaterPro is one of two water utilities that serves Draper City, and customers served by the Draper City water company are not affected.
According to WaterPro, the contamination came from a cross-connection between secondary and culinary water systems, allowing untreated water to enter the drinking water system. WaterPro is reportedly testing to determine bacteria levels in the water supply, and so far, chlorine levels observed have been normal.
Residents and businesses in the affected area should boil tap water before using it or use bottled water.
In order to properly boil water, it needs to be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute and cooled before using it.
Salt Lake County Health Department said that boiled or bottled water should be used for the following things until further notice:
Drinking (pets and people)
Making ice
Brushing teeth
Washing dishes
Washing produce
Bathing/showering
Baby formula
Food preparation
Humidifiers, CPAP, and other medical devices
Discard any stored water, drinks, and ice made from the water supply in the last 24 hours. Flush any humidifiers, CPAP, and other medical devices with boiled or bottled water.
After the order is lifted, flush all water dispensers (including on refrigerators) and discard all ice made for 24 hours.
According to the Salt Lake County Health Department, contaminated water can possibly expose you to:
Bacteria (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella)
Viruses (e.g., Norovirus, Hepatitis A)
Parasites (e.g., Cryptosporidium)
Chemical contaminants (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides)
Drinking untreated water, or using it to bathe or brush teeth, can cause:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps or diarrhea
Headache, fever or flu-like symptoms
More severe illness in young children, older adults or those with weakened immune systems
The Health Department urges anyone in the affected area who develops these symptoms to contact their health care provider.
The full boil order is included below.
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