Guidelines after a boil water order is lifted
The Boil Order has been lifted from the City of Jasper and Town of Ireland.
Here are details from the Dubois County Health Department on how to proceed.
The safety of water cannot be judged by color, odor, and taste.
General Public Guidelines:
- Flush all water lines. Run cold water for at least 5 minutes; allow water pressure to help clean lines.
- Turn hot water on in bath tub and run for at least 20 minutes.
- Dispose any remaining ice in ice-dispenser, run a complete cycle and discard first batch; replace filters 1-2 weeks after usage.
- Run 1 complete cycle of dishwasher before using; use the sanitizer cycle if available.
- Run 1 complete cycle of the clothes washer with bleach but without clothes.
- Any equipment connected to water lines should be flushed until they run clear
- Further questions, contact a licensed plumber or the City Water Utility at 812-482-5252.
Food Establishments:
After the boil order has been lifted by IDEM and the City, these precautionary measures must be followed:
- Flush the buildings water lines and clean faucet screens, water line strainers on mechanical dishwashing machines and similar equipment for at least 1 minute.
- Flush and sanitize all water-using fixtures and appliances of standing water such as ice machines, beverage dispensers, hot water heaters, etc. (Possibly needing to replace filters on ice machines)
- Run one batch of ice from machines that manufacture ice and discard; run clean cycle and continue routine steps
- Clean and sanitize all fixtures, sinks, and equipment connected to water lines
A Health Department Representative does not need to be present at the establishment for these guidelines to be implemented. It is MANAGEMENT’S responsibility to ensure the establishment is operating in a safe manner so as to protect the health of the public.
Any further questions call the Dubois County Health Department at 812-481-7050 or 481-7055.
