POUGHKEEPSIE – The Dutchess County Water & Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) has lifted the “boil water” advisory for the Hyde Park and Staatsburg water customers. The advisory has been in place since Friday, July 10.
A water main break on July 9 created a turbidity problem in the water system. According to a statement issued by the DCWWA on July 15, the repairs have been made and the water is safe to drink.
The updated status issued by the DCWWA says ” Samples were taken on 7/12, and on 7/13. Both samples came back absent of any coliform bacteria. These sample results can be made available upon request.”
While boiling water before use is no longer required, the DCWWA has issued further safety instructions now that the order is lifted.
- Residents are advised to “flush” their water following the lifting of a boil order in order to clear plumbing of potentially contaminated water. Flushing your household and building water lines includes interior and exterior faucets; showers; water and ice dispensers; water treatment units, etc. Please use the following guidance:
Cold Water Faucets:
- Run tap water until the water feels cold, one minute or more, before drinking, brushing teeth, or using for food preparation. If you have a single-lever faucet, set it to run the cold water first.
Hot Water Faucets:
- To clear hot-water pipes and water heaters of untreated water, flush the hot water line for a minimum of 15 minutes for a typical household 40-gallon hot-water tank, 30 minutes for an 80-gallon hot water tank, or larger. Never use water from the “hot” faucet for drinking, cooking, or other internal consumption purposes.
Dishwashers:
- After flushing hot water pipes and water heater, run dishwasher empty one time.
Humidifiers:
- Discard any water used in humidifiers, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), oral, medical, or health care devices, and rinse the device with clean water.
Food and Baby Formula:
- Discard baby formula and other foods prepared with water on the day or days of the boil order. If unsure of the dates, contact your water department.
Refrigerator Water-Dispensing Machine:
- Water dispensers from refrigerators should be flushed by at least one quart of water. If unsure of your dispenser’s capacity, refer to manufacturer specifications.
Ice Cubes:
- Automatic ice dispensers should be emptied of ice made during the boil water order and run through a 24- hour cycle, discarding the ice to assure purging of the icemaker water supply line. For medical, dental, and food-service establishments, please refer to the guidance from the Department of Public Health.
Due to the flushing of the lines by residents and the flushing of the hydrants, some customers may experience a lack of water pressure and/or discolored water. However, this is an expected result and does not pose an immediate health risk, according to DCWWA authorities.
For further information, please contact:
Danielle Hardman, Dutchess County Water & Wastewater Authority @ 845.486.3601 x3996 Dutchess County Behavioral and Community Health, Environmental Health Services @ 845-486-3404.
THE DCWWA is asking that customers share this information with other people who drink this water, especially anyone who may not get this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).
