Charter Township of West Bloomfield Water Utilities Department 2400 Haggerty Road ‘West Bloomfield, MI. 48393 NEWS RELEASE! BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP Applicable Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m. Effective immediately, the Charter Township of West Bloomfield is required to issue a Boil Water Advisory for its Residents and Businesses in the areas of East of Hiller and North of Greer Roads. ‘Wellington Woods # 1 & # 2, Wellington Meadows and Woodlands of West Bloomfield Subs. ‘These locations in the Township have lost water pressures less than 20 P.S.1. Repair crews are currently working to resolving the water s ated issue of the 16” diameter transmission main, located along Greer Road. However, a Boil Water Advisory must remain in effect until further notice is provided from the West Bloomfield Water Utilities Department Director or Superintendent. “Kindly note that both Residents and Businesse: normal water pressure, have no water, or experience a discoloration of wa water tap. 10 experience lower than er from the interior Due to the unknown extent of the current problematic West Bloomfield water transmission main failure, repairing this problem and placing public water back into service and removing a Boil Water Advisory, it’s estimated to take at least three days in duration in order to place these affected areas of the water system of West Bloomfield into a no boil water status.Boil Water Instructions: © Bring water (o a rolling boil for at least one minute of time. Let cool for approxi minutes belore drinking boiled water. Proc container and seal it with a cover. tely 15 d to store the cooled water in a clean Consumers should use boiled water that has cooled or use bottled water for the following: © Drinking * Brushing of Teeth Washing of fruits and vegetables Preparing food and baby formula Making ice G ving water (o animals/pets Unable to Boil Water ~ Disinfect with Bleach: # Use unscented bleach to disinfect supplies of water, Mix 8 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per one gallon of water. Mix well and let the water stand for 30 minutes before use. Other Steps: # Do not drink tap water. # Do not use tap water to m ake drinks, formula, juices or fountain soft drinks. © Wash your hands and bathe/shower as usual. Bathing is safe as long as absolutely no water is swallowed. © Wash laundry as usual. Laundry that is washed in hot or cold water is considered sale. ‘What To Do After The Advisory Ends? © Turn on your tap slowly and run the water to flush water pipes for 5 pinutes. © You may need to clean appliances such as water softeners, filter units, waste dispensers and ice makers. Read owner's manuals for specifie directions to clean appliances. For up-to-date public health information, visit wwrw.oakgov.com/health or go to West Bloomficld’s website at wbtownship.com. For Media Inquiries Only: Contact Kathy Forzley, Health Mans County Health Division at (248) 858-1410. ing Ollicer of the Oakland ef Jd Water Utilities Department Ed Haapala, Ch West Bloom