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City of Mineral Point announces precautionary boil water advisory
The City of Mineral Point issued a precautionary boil water advisory on Tuesday following a loss of pressure in its water distribution system. The Wisconsin DNR advised the notice due to the potential for bacteria to enter the water. Residents must bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, food preparation, or brushing teeth, or use commercially bottled water. Update (WGLR, 14.10.2026, 09:30): The advisory was issued on October 13, 2026, due to potential contamination by fecal coliform or E. coli. Additionally, residents should use boiled or bottled water for making ice, washing dishes, or personal hygiene.
- Location
- Mineral Point, Wisconsin
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 13/10/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Wisconsin
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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