Water main break prompts boil water order for Maine island communities
People who are on several islands in Casco Bay are being told to boil their water before consuming it.The Portland Water District issued the order for all of Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond, House Island, and Cushing Island due to a water man break. The order was in effect until further notice. The water district said Friday morning that water samples would be collected and results would be available in approximately 24-hours. People are told to boil their water for one minute at a rolling boil before drinking it, washing food, making ice cubes, brushing teeth or any other activity involving consumption.Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms that could potentially be in the water.
People who are on several islands in Casco Bay are being told to boil their water before consuming it.
The Portland Water District issued the order for all of Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond, House Island, and Cushing Island due to a water man break.
The order was in effect until further notice. The water district said Friday morning that water samples would be collected and results would be available in approximately 24-hours.
People are told to boil their water for one minute at a rolling boil before drinking it, washing food, making ice cubes, brushing teeth or any other activity involving consumption.
Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms that could potentially be in the water.