Tag: Boutros

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK – Villagers put on water bug alert after torrential rain

RESIDENTS  in one of the largest villages on Royal Deeside were yesterday urged to boil their tap water because of the threat of contamination by a stomach bug (cryptosporidium), linked to the recent torrential rain. – news.scotsman.com

Seriously, how to boil water for a “boil water advisory?” (BWA)

Current advice from the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states the following for proper boiling of water for safety, speed and efficiency.

 

   1. For personal use, create a supply of water for cooking, drinking, and tooth brushing by bringing water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Timing starts when the water starts to bubble. Cool the water then place in clean containers for use or refrigerate.

 

   2. Hot (not boiled) soapy water can be used for dishwashing and kitchen/bathroom surface cleaning. As a precaution, add one tablespoon of bleach per gallon. Laundry water does not need to be treated. Unless specifically listed, water for showering does not need to be treated.

 

Non-Potable & Reuse Water Microbiology

  •    Cryptosporidium EPA 1623
  •    Giardia EPA 1623
  •    Helminth ova EPA 600/1-87-014
  •    Coliform, Fecal SM 18-20 9222D (97)
  •    Coliform, Total SM 18-20 9222B (97)
  •    E. coli (Enumeration) Colilert
  •    Enterococci Enterolert
  •    Standard Plate Count SM 18-21 9215B

How do I find an approved laboratory?

 

 

 

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What can I do to prepare my utility for the LT2 in the most cost effective manner?

 

 

 

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