Boil Advisory
8/29/2025
DRINKING WATER WARNING
System Name and PWS ID#: Idaho City Water Dept 4080025
BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Due to Loss of Pressure
We routinely monitor the conditions in the drinking water distribution system. On 08/27/2025 we experienced a drop in water pressure below 20 psi/loss of pressure due to to weather related issues that prevented the Idaho City Water Dept from filtering water. A drop in/loss of water pressure creates conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow, by backpressure, or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the drinking water may contain disease-causing organisms.
What should I do?
- DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil. Let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the
- You may continue to use your water to wash your hands using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please also use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. (Puede seguir utilizando el agua para lavarse las manos usando jabón y agua por lo menos 20 segundos. Por favor use desinfectante de manos después que contenga por lo menos 60% alcohol.)
- Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
- The symptoms above are caused by many types of organisms. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care
What is being done?
The Idaho City Water Dept has completed a full scale cleaning of our sand filtration system and is in the process of filtering and refilling our storage tanks. This will be a process that requires several days to complete.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 7- 10 days with incremental increases in the availability and quantity of water available.
.For more information, please contact Idaho City City Hall at 208 392 4584 or [email protected]
Please share this information with all the 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.
This notice is being sent to you by Idaho City Water Dept.
PWS ID #: 4080025. Date distributed: 8/29/2025
DRINKING WATER NOTIFICATION
System Name and PWS ID#: Idaho City Water Dept 4080025
INFORMATIVE NOTIFICATION
Due to Loss of Pressure
We routinely monitor the conditions in the drinking water distribution system. On 8/27/2025 we experienced a drop in water pressure below 20 psi/loss of pressure due to weather related issues that prevented the Idaho City Water Dept from filtering water. A drop in/loss of water pressure creates conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow, by backpressure, or back-siphonage.
What should I do?
You may continue to use your water for showering, clothes washing, dish washing, cooking, etc.
- You may continue to use your water to wash your hands using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. (Puede seguir utilizando el agua para lavarse las manos usando jabón y agua por lo menos 20 segundos.)
- Flush your lines if discoloration occurs.
What is being done?
The Idaho City Water Dept has completed a full scale cleaning of our sand filtration system and is in the process of filtering and refilling our storage tanks. This will be a process that requires several days to complete.
We anticipate resolving the problem within 7- 10 days with incremental increases in the availability and quantity of water available.
For more information, please contact Idaho City City Hall at 208 392 4584 or [email protected]
Please share this information with all the 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.
This notice is being sent to you by Idaho City Water Dept.
PWS ID #: 4080025. Date distributed: 8/29/2025