Boil water advisory issued for Valle Vista in Santa Fe County
A damaged water line prompted a boil water advisory to be issued for the Valle Vista subdivision in Santa Fe County.The advisory was issued by the county after 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Officials said water is expected to restored sometime Thursday. Residents should run cold water until it becomes clear once water service returns to the area. Tap water should also be boiled until the advisory has been lifted.A rolling boil should be maintained for at least three minutes before consumption, the advisory states. Here’s a list of other instances where water should be boiled before use. Cooking or preparing food Brushing teeth Washing fruits and vegetables Making drinks or ice Baby formula or food prep Drinking water for petsCounty staff are distributing bottled water with informational flyers to residents.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
A damaged water line prompted a boil water advisory to be issued for the Valle Vista subdivision in Santa Fe County.
The advisory was issued by the county after 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Officials said water is expected to restored sometime Thursday.
Residents should run cold water until it becomes clear once water service returns to the area. Tap water should also be boiled until the advisory has been lifted.
A rolling boil should be maintained for at least three minutes before consumption, the advisory states. Here’s a list of other instances where water should be boiled before use.
- Cooking or preparing food
- Brushing teeth
- Washing fruits and vegetables
- Making drinks or ice
- Baby formula or food prep
- Drinking water for pets
County staff are distributing bottled water with informational flyers to residents.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.