Alerts August 2026 (USA)
81 published alerts, 6 currently active.
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Town of Georgetown/ Boil Water Alert
The Town of Georgetown water system has issued a Boil-Water Alert for all its customers in Copiah County due to a system-wide pressure loss caused by one or more line breaks. Residents are advised to boil all water vigorously for one minute before consumption. The alert was issued on August 17, 2026.
Do Not Ingest Water Order Issued for Holliday Outt Mobile Home Park
Das Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality hat für den Holliday Outt Mobile Home Park im Oklahoma County eine „Do Not Ingest Water“-Anordnung erlassen. Wegen möglicher Kontamination nach einem Waldbrand und Hitzeschäden an der Trinkwasseranlage darf das Wasser nicht getrunken oder für Speisen, Babynahrung, Zähneputzen und Eis verwendet werden. Händewaschen, Baden und Toilettenspülung sind erlaubt; bis zur Entwarnung soll Flaschenwasser genutzt werden.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Lakeside Village Improvement District, Jefferson County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Lakeside Village Improvement District public water supply system in Jefferson County. This advisory, effective August 9, 2026, was issued due to equipment failure resulting in low chlorine levels, which may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination. Customers must boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation until the advisory is rescinded by KDHE.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Durham, Marion County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Durham public water supply system in Marion County. This measure, effective August 20, 2026, requires customers to boil water or use bottled water due to disinfection equipment failure and potential bacterial contamination.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Kingman Co RWD 1, Kingman County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Kingman Co Rural Water District No. 1 public water supply system in Kingman County. This advisory, effective August 21, 2026, is due to a waterline break causing a loss of pressure, risking bacterial contamination. Affected customers must boil water for one minute before drinking or food preparation until further notice.
Do Not Drink Order Issued for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a Do Not Drink Order for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system in Saline County. The order is due to low chlorine residual and unknown manganese levels in the drinking water, which may exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL). Customers are advised not to drink tap water, not to use it for infants, and not to boil it. The order took effect on August 4, 2026, and remains in effect until resolved.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Wilson Co RWD 4, Wilson County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Wilson Co RWD 4 public water supply system in Wilson County. The advisory, effective August 25, 2026, is due to a loss of pressure from repairs on a broken line, risking bacterial contamination. Customers are advised to boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Preston, Pratt County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the public water supply system of the City of Preston, located in Pratt County. The advisory, which took effect on August 5, 2026, was issued due to a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system, potentially leading to bacterial contamination. Customers are advised to boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation until the conditions are resolved.
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District / Boil Water Alert
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District has issued a Boil-Water Alert for approximately 39 connections in the Summer Bay subdivision on Main Harbor, located in Rankin County. This alert was issued due to a system wide pressure loss from one or more line breaks. Customers are advised to boil water vigorously for one minute before consumption. Update (Mississippi State Department of Health, 27.08.2026, 15:25): The alert became effective 2026-08-19.
Boil water advisory issued for most of Franklin County
Für die ländlichen Wasserversorgungsbezirke 2 und 3 sowie die Stadt Princeton im Franklin County, Kansas, gilt seit dem 31. Juli 2026 ein Abkochgebot. Das Verteilungssystem kann den vorgeschriebenen Chlorrest nicht aufrechterhalten, wodurch das Risiko einer bakteriellen Verunreinigung besteht. Betroffene sollen Wasser vor dem Trinken oder der Zubereitung von Speisen mindestens eine Minute abkochen oder Flaschenwasser verwenden. Update (AOL, 31.08.2026, 15:20): The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued the advisory, which is effective for the entire month of August.
CDPHE provides drinking water guidance about Monarch Mountain Lodge
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) advises people using water from Monarch Mountain Lodge, including those in the Town of Garfield, to boil water for three minutes before use. This advisory is due to several pressure loss events that may allow disease-causing organisms to enter the drinking water. Around 250 people are affected by this boil water advisory.
City of Leland/boil Water Alert
The City of Leland has issued a system-wide Boil-Water Alert for its customers in Washington County. This alert is due to a system-wide pressure loss caused by one or more line breaks, and all water should be boiled vigorously for one minute before consumption. Update (Brunswick County - North Carolina, 14.09.2026, 09:30): The advisory now applies to water consumers along Trade Street NE and Mercantile Dr. NE in Leland, Brunswick County, is issued by Brunswick County Public Utilities and the NC Division of Water Resources, and remains in effect until further notice.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Grenola, Elk County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a boil water advisory for the City of Grenola public water supply system in Elk County, effective August 20, 2026. This was due to a waterline break causing a loss of pressure and potential bacterial contamination. Residents must boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation until further notice. Update (Yahoo News, 27.08.2026, 00:40): The pressure drop can lead to a loss of chlorine residuals, potentially allowing bacteria to form. Residents may also use bottled water as an alternative to boiling.
TIMBERON PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY Continues thru 8-21-26
Ein vorsorgliches Abkochgebot für Timberon, New Mexico, wurde aufgrund des Nachweises von E. Coli-Bakterien während Reparaturen an Wasserleitungen verhängt. Der Timberon Water and Sanitation District hat das Abkochgebot bis zum 21. August 2026 verlängert, um die Überwachung des Verteilungssystems fortzusetzen. Bewohner sollen Wasser vor Gebrauch abkochen oder abgefülltes Wasser verwenden.
Precautionary Boil Water Notice: Apollo Boulevard
The City of Melbourne has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers at 1400 Apollo Boulevard. This measure is due to a water shut-off required for a hydrant valve repair. Customers must boil all water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes until further notice, following bacteriological testing. Update (City of Melbourne Public Works & Utilities, 02.09.2026, 19:45): The advisory now includes customers at Sand Dollar Road (197-289) and North Riverside Drive (3101) following a water main repair. All-clear (City of Melbourne, 07.09.2026, 11:30): A boil water notice for customers at Allan Adale Road (2360-2460) and Coventry Road (2469-2648), originally issued on August 19, 2026, has been rescinded.
Notice of Significant Water Leak
The City of Dublin, Georgia issued a boil water advisory on August 18, 2026, for its water system due to a significant 16-inch water main leak on Joiner Street which caused a loss of pressure. Repairs have been completed, but the advisory remains active for at least 24 hours until clear test results confirm no microbial contamination and allow for its lifting. Residents affected by outages or low All-clear (41NBC.com, 26.08.2026, 17:25): The boil water advisory has been lifted after testing confirmed water safety standards are met. Residents may now resume normal water use, though some might temporarily notice higher chlorine levels as the system is flushed.
Lansing: Boil Water Order / Advisory Placed
West Virginia American Water hat am 18. August 2026 um 16:15 Uhr wegen eines Lecks eine vorsorgliche Abkochempfehlung für das Versorgungsgebiet Lansing herausgegeben. Nach Wiederherstellung der Versorgung soll Wasser zum Trinken, für Eis, Zähneputzen, Geschirr, Baden und die Zubereitung von Speisen mindestens eine Minute sprudelnd gekocht und anschließend abgekühlt werden. Die Empfehlung sollte mindestens 24 Stunden gelten und bleibt bis zur ausdrücklichen Entwarnung maßgeblich.
Boil Order Issued for Hydro Public Works Authority
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a boil order for the Hydro Public Works Authority, located in Caddo County, due to the presence of E. coli in the drinking water. Residents are required to boil water for at least one minute before consumption, food preparation, dishwashing, and brushing teeth. Users will be notified when the water is considered safe. All-clear (Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), 06.09.2026, 23:45): The boil order for Hydro PWA has been lifted. The water is now safe for human consumption.
Ishpeming Township issues boil advisory
Officials in Ishpeming Township issued a boil advisory for residents in its East water system, specifically those serving Deer Lake, due to the presence of E. Coli. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before use for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. The township will chlorinate the system and continue water sampling until the issue is resolved.
Boil water advisory issued for Fox Crossing east side water system after storm causes pressure loss
The Fox Crossing Utilities East water system, including the village of Fox Crossing east of the Fox River and certain City of Menasha residents, experienced a loss in system pressure. This significant weather event on Monday prompted a boil water advisory. Residents must boil all public water used for drinking, cooking, or washing eating utensils for at least one minute until further notice.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Valley Falls, Jefferson County
Das Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) hat eine Abkochverfügung für die öffentliche Wasserversorgung der City of Valley Falls, Jefferson County, herausgegeben. Dies wurde am 28. Juli 2026 wirksam aufgrund eines Wasserleitungsbruchs, der zu einem Druckverlust im Verteilungssystem führte. Kunden müssen Wasser vor dem Trinken oder der Zubereitung von Speisen eine Minute lang abkochen. Update (Yahoo News, 27.08.2026, 00:35): The water service interruption occurred on Saturday morning. The advisory, which includes boiling water for brushing teeth, is in effect until further notice.
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Stone Bridge Fire District in Tiverton
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers of the Stone Bridge Fire District Public Water System in Tiverton. This advisory was issued on July 27, 2026, due to a water main break near Lawton Ave causing a loss of water pressure and potential bacterial contamination. Affected residents must boil all water used for drinking, cooking, an All-clear (whatsupnewp.com, 15.08.2026, 23:19): The precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted. This action followed successful repairs, system flushing, and confirmation of clean bacteria samples.
Boil Water For Second Day, Say Officials In Bergen County Town
Residents of Fair Lawn, NJ, are advised to boil their tap water for a second day following a water main break near the Passaic River. The boil water advisory, issued Monday, remains in effect as water samples are being tested and await review by the DEP before being lifted. Affected customers should boil water for one minute or use bottled water for all consumption and personal hygiene.
Water main break in Lake Station triggers 24-hour Boil Water Advisory
A water main break in Lake Station, Indiana, USA, has prompted a 24-hour boil water advisory for affected residents. As a precautionary measure, all tap water should be boiled before consumption.
Boil Water Notice for Laughlin Air Force Base public water systems
Laughlin AFB and its residents are under a Boil Water Notice starting August 6, 2026, at 1700. This is due to reduced water system pressure and a water line break. All customers must boil their water prior to consumption until the notice is rescinded.
City of American Falls under boil water notice
Die Stadt American Falls in Idaho hat am Sonntag eine stadtweite "Boil Water Notice" herausgegeben. Grund ist ein Abfall des Wasserdrucks unter die Sicherheitsstandards, was das Risiko einer Kontamination erhöht. Bewohner werden aufgefordert, Leitungswasser vor dem Trinken, Kochen und anderen Verwendungen abzukochen, während die Stadt das System spült und Wasserproben zur Überprüfung entnimmt.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for parts of Rockingham County, progress made
Eine Abkochempfehlung für Trinkwasser wurde für Teile von Rockingham County, North Carolina, herausgegeben. Der genaue Grund für die Empfehlung wurde nicht im Text genannt, aber es wird auf Fortschritte hingewiesen. Bewohner sind aufgerufen, ihr Wasser vor dem Verzehr abzukochen.
UPDATE: PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Rockdale County Water Resources continues to monitor water quality following a precautionary boil water advisory issued for the northern portion of Rockdale County. Microbiological water samples have been collected, with results expected within 24 hours. Customers must continue to boil water used for drinking, cooking, and other preparations until the advisory is lifted. Update (Rockdale Water Resources, 20.08.2026, 23:18): The advisory applies to the area north of Interstate 20 (I-20) and became effective August 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM. It was issued after an event in the water system that may have affected pressure.
Boil water advisory issued in Kinsgland due to compromised water system
The City of Kingsland announced a precautionary boil water advisory on Sunday for residents and businesses in a designated area. This was issued after a traffic crash compromised part of the water system. Residents and businesses are encouraged to boil all water intended for drinking, consuming, or sustaining in any way.
US-Cyberangriffe: Mehr als 30 Wassersysteme in Minnesota betroffen
Die IT-Behörde des US-Bundesstaates Minnesota meldete koordinierte Cyberangriffe auf über 30 kommunale Wasser- und Abwassersysteme am 26. und 27. Juli 2026. Dies führte dazu, dass Systeme manuell zurückgesetzt werden mussten und in einigen Fällen Abkochhinweise ausgegeben wurden, obwohl die Wassersicherheit nicht grundsätzlich gefährdet war. Iran-nahe Hacker werden als Täter vermutet. Update (Reuters, 14.08.2026, 23:19): Incidents were also reported in at least seven other U.S. states. Impacts from the attacks included loss of pressure and flooding.
Well pump failure prompts boil water advisory for Sylvia, Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory for the City of Sylvia's public water system on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This was due to a well pump failure leading to a loss of pressure, which can cause bacterial contamination. Residents are advised to boil water before drinking or food preparation until further notice. Update (Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), 16.08.2026, 23:19): The advisory applies to City of Sylvia, Reno County. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before drinking or food preparation.