“Do Not Use” Water Order Issued for City of Emerado

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) — State health officials have issued a “Do Not Use” water order for the City of Emerado, according to the Grand Forks Public Health Department.

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) issued the order, which affects all residents and businesses in the city.

Officials say residents should not use tap water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, preparing food, bathing, washing hands, washing dishes, or doing laundry. Only bottled water or an alternative water source should be used for those purposes. Officials say tap water may still be used to flush toilets.

Residents with infants are urged to use only bottled water when making formula.

Officials are warning residents not to boil the water as an alternative. Boiling will not destroy the contaminants that may be present and could make some contaminants more concentrated or dangerous.

Anyone who has consumed the water and has health concerns is urged to contact their health care provider.

For further information, contact the City of Emerado at 218-791-1968.