boil water notice
Tap safety warning
A boil water notice is an official advisory issued when tap water may be contaminated, instructing residents to boil water before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.
Usually issued by local utilities or health departments after main breaks, flooding, or detected bacteria: The city issued a boil water notice after the storm.
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- advisoryNotice recommending action
- alertWarning or watchfulness
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