Rock Rapids, Iowa — The Boil Order for Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities’ water and Lyon & Sioux Rural Water has been lifted.
Jennifer Wippert, General Manager of Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities tells us that the DNR has given the all-clear for the water and it is safe to drink. She says they are still asking people to continue to conserve water for a little longer, at least as much as possible. She says they’re asking people to hold off on unnecessary laundry and dishes for a little bit more.
From Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities (same directions for Lyon & Sioux Rural Water customers within 10 miles of Rock Rapids):
What should homeowners do when the boil water notice is lifted?
– Flush household pipes/faucets first: To flush your plumbing, run all your cold water faucets on full for at least 5 minutes each. 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.
– Automatic ice makers: Dump existing ice and flush the water feed lines by making and discarding three batches of ice cubes. Wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant. If your water feed line to the machine is longer than 20 feet, increase to five batches.
– Hot water heaters, water coolers, in line filters, and other appliances with direct water connections or water tanks: Run enough water to completely replace at least one full volume of all lines and tanks. If your filters are near the end of their life, replace them.
– Water softeners: Run through a regeneration cycle.
– Reverse Osmosis (RO) units: Replace pre-filters, check owner’s manual.
– Replace other water filters, as they are disposable and may be contaminated. This applies especially to carbon filters and others that are near the end of their life.
Thank you everyone for your understanding! If you have a neighbor that does not use the internet or listen to the radio, please let them know about this as well.
