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Do Not Drink
ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF _______________ As of_____________________, the community water supply is not safe to drink.
Please read this notice for important health and safety information!
Do not use the community water supply for any water that is going to touch your mouth or be swallowed.
People using the community water supply must use bottled water, for all drinking and cooking purposes. At this time, boiling your water is not enough--You must use bottled water.
- DO NOT drink water from a public drinking fountain. This water is not safe.
- DO NOT bathe infants or toddlers in any water as they may accidentally swallow the water. It is recommended that you sponge bathe infants and toddlers.
If you or anyone in your care accidentally drinks the water and becomes ill, you should seek medical care immediately.
Do not use your tap water for drinking and cooking until you receive official notice that it is safe to do so.
Bottled water must be used for:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Making juice, drinks or infant formula
- Brushing teeth or soaking dentures
- Washing fruit and vegetables
- Making soup, tea or coffee
- Making ice cubes
You can continue to use regular tap water for:
- Hand washing
- Washing dishes
- Bathing, except infants and toddlers
- Laundry
