DDW-2024-007730

DRINKING WATER CONCERN RESOLVED
YELLOW PIINES WATER CO
BOIL ORDER LIFTED
A routine water bacteria test was positive for coliform on July 17th. The repeat tests on July 19th showed coliform in the
well and E coli in a cabin at an outside faucet.
The DEQ was notified and a boil order issued.
The system was chlorinated and rinsed July 25 and 26th. Repeat tests were negative (good) from three cabins and the well,
including the original site which was positive for E coli.
For further information, contact Tom Costello. 702 371 1312 mobile or 435 682 2855.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received
this notice directly. You can do this by posting this notice in a public place on social media or by distributing copies by
hand or mail.
Flush household pipes/faucets first.
•To flush your plumbing, run all your cold water faucets on full for at least 5 minutes each.
•For a residence with multiple levels, start at the top of the house.
•If your service connection is long or complex (like in an apartment building) consider flushing
for a longer period. Your building superintendent or landlord should be able to advise you on
longer flushing times.
•If the water is discolored, continue to run it from the tap until it is clear.
Ice and automatic ice makers:
•Wash and sanitize ice trays.
•For an icemaker, dump existing ice and flush the water feed lines by making and discarding at
least three batches of ice cubes.
•Wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant.
Hot water heaters, water coolers, in line filters, and other appliances with a water connection or
water tanks (such as kitchen appliances, humidifiers, swamp coolers):
•Run enough water to completely replace at least one full volume of all lines and tanks.
•Follow any other instructions from the appliance manufacturer.
Water softeners:
•Run through a regeneration cycle.
•Follow any other instructions from the appliance manufacturer.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) units: Replace pre-filters, check owner's manual.
Replace other water filters (fridge filters etc.), as they are disposable and may be contaminated.
This applies especially to carbon filters and others that are near the end of their life.
Other:
Clean and sanitize all pet bowls.
This notice is being sent to you by Yellow Pines Water Co Water System ID#: UT 09009
Date distributed: July 28, 2023