07/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/18/2024 17:23
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER
Due to an electrical issue at the water plant causing reduced pumping capacity, which could result in lower than normal distribution system pressures, we are recommending the following precautions:
The City of Elyria Water System has no evidence at this time that the water system is contaminated. The possibility, however, does exist that the water system is contaminated and is issuing this advisory as a precaution.
What is being done?
The power company and contractors have been contacted to resolve the issue, and are currently on-site working on resolving the problem as soon as possible.
This event may also cause additional disruptions in water quality including discolored water and/or potentially a temporary increase in lead.
Once this problem is resolved, USEPA recommends the following practices:
For additional information visit drinktap.org or www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
For more information, please contact Chris Pyanowski, Elyria Safety Service Director at 440-865-3796 or [email protected].
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.
Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.