Boil order issued for 1,300 customers in Draper after contamination in drinking water

DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — The Utah Division of Drinking Water issued a boil order to nearly 1,300 customers in Draper.

WaterPro, Draper’s source for pressurized irrigation and drinking water, said the contamination came from a cross-connection between the secondary and culinary water systems, allowing untreated water to enter drinking water systems.

Residents in Draper’s water service area are not affected.

Secondary water is not treated for human consumption and may contain:

• Bacteria like E. coli or Salmonella
• Viruses like Norovirus and Hepatitis A
• Parasites like Cryptosporidium
• Chemical contaminants like fertilizers or pesticides

Drinking untreated water, or even brushing your teeth with untreated water, could cause nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headaches, fevers, or flu-like symptoms.

Young children, older adults, or those with weakened immune systems are at risk of more severe illnesses.

Boil Order

Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and let it cool before using, WaterPro said.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice, as boiled water kills bacteria and other organisms.

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