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Boil-water orders are often issued after a hurricane \u2014 usually because the public utility has lost pressure in its water-moving systems, making it possible for contaminants to enter water lines.<\/p>\n

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The danger is from bacterial contamination that can cause severe diarrhea, which when untreated can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n

USE ONLY BOTTLED<\/strong> or disinfected water for drinking, brushing your teeth and cooking until the public water supplies have been declared safe. Use bottled water for cleaning contact lenses. Use water stored in the bathtub, from the pool, or from the tap to flush the toilet.<\/p>\n

BATHING<\/strong> or showering with tap water is fine, but don\u2019t let it get in your ears. If you shave with tap water, dab any cuts with antiseptic.<\/p>\n

STORE<\/strong> water in a dark place, with no air in the container. It is good for up to six months.<\/p>\n

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DON\u2019T DRINK<\/strong> water from wells, especially in areas of sewage contamination. Don\u2019t use water that has a dark color, an odor or contains floating material.<\/p>\n

DISINFECT<\/strong> tap water you\u2019ll use for cooking or drinking. Always use clean containers. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Strain solids from water, boil at a rolling boil for 10 minutes.
\n\u2013 Let cool.
\n\u2013 Add a pinch of salt for taste.
\n\u2013 Pour the water back and forth between clean containers to reduce the flat taste.<\/p>\n

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You can also use liquid chlorine to cleanse water:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Strain solids from water first.
\n\u2013 Use common household chlorine bleach, without lemon scent.
\n\u2013 Follow the instructions on the label. If no instructions are available, add 16 drops of chlorine bleach for each gallon of water.
\n\u2013 Stir, let stand for 30 minutes.
\n\u2013 If water does not have a slight chlorine odor, repeat the dosage and let stand for 30 minutes.
\n\u2013 If the water doesn\u2019t smell like chlorine after second treatment, discard and find another source of water.<\/p>\n

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