Clarksdale Public Utilities lifted the precautionary “Boil-Water Alert” for customers who get their drinking water from their water system in Coahoma County.
Tests performed by the Mississippi State Department of Health laboratory indicate the water is now safe to drink. This affects approximately 16,000 customers who are served by Clarksdale Public Utilities.
“Effective immediately, the precautionary boil water notice issued February 24, 2021 has been lifted following the testing of water samples conducted by the Mississippi State Department of Health which show that the water is safe to drink,” said CPU general manager Curtis Boschert.
When your Boil-Water Alert is lifted:
Flush faucets for a total of ten (10) minutes to introduce system water throughout house plumbing.
Example: 1 faucet – run for 10 minutes
2 faucets – run both for 5 minutes
3 faucets – run each for 3-4 minutes
Flush any faucet a minimum of two (2) minutes to ensure clearing of the line serving the faucet.
- Discard any drinks, ice, food, etc, made during the Boil-Water Alert.
- Rewash any food or drink contact items (knives, forks, plates, etc.) with “cleared” system water.
- Check water filters (in faucets, refrigerators and elsewhere) and replace if necessary.
- Run dishwasher through a cycle or two before washing dishes.
