Scramble Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Has anyone else been told that they have to boil (then cool if needed) their tap water? It's something to do with the swine flu I think, I'm not sure but our area says the bacteria is in our water supply and that we should boil all water. We buy Volvic anyway, so no problems for drinking... but brushing our teeth! We've had to boil and then cool several bottles of water to use for teeth brushing and fruit and veg washing, it's getting a bit annoying tbh, I know it's good and to keep us safe, but impractical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) I used to work at United Utilities and 'boil water notices' are issued as when they test the water (samples are taken every day at different points), some form of bacteria is found in a sample and as a precaution, until the water is tested as clear then the water company will advise to boil. I can't imagine it is anything to do with swine flu - more like cryptosporidiosis. Edited May 3, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Has anyone else been told that they have to boil (then cool if needed) their tap water?It's something to do with the swine flu I think, I'm not sure but our area says the bacteria is in our water supply and that we should boil all water. It's not because of swine flu! What a pain for you all though, has it been several months? I believe it's a possible contamination of a bacteria called cryptosporidium which the authorities are finding it hard to control in that area. Cryptosporidium can cause horrible symptoms. I know because I suffered with this about 12 years ago when the local water had the bug. I was taken ill on the Fri. eve. when away for the w/e. Arriving home, there was a leaflet telling us not to drink the water...too late for me! So, use the precautions until it has the all clear, and keep calm and carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 I wasn't sure about the swine flu part It's just since that's been going through school and then some people being told they have to boil water everyone shouts ' It's swine flu!' Cryptosporidium sounds horrible though, just googled it... We had th eleaflet a couple of days ago, but we've benn told it can go on for a while will it be okay for the chickens? or should I be boiling their water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
