MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Thursday, MLGW announced that the Boil Water Advisory for the City of Memphis has been lifted with no restrictions effective immediately.25 Feb 2021
Can you brush your teeth during a boil water advisory?
No. Do not use tap water to brush your teeth. Use bottled water or water that has been filtered and boiled or disinfected as you would for drinking.
Is Memphis still on a boil water advisory?
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is pleased to report that the precautionary boil water advisory issued on has been lifted and there are no restrictions remaining on the normal use of drinking water supplied to all MLGW water customers. Discard any ice made during the boil water notice.25 Feb 2021
Is Memphis water safe to drink yet?
According the EPA's ECHO database, from to , Memphis's water utility, Memphis Light, Gas, & Water, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.15 Dec 2021
Is the water contaminated in Memphis TN?
Lead in Memphis Tap Water Lead levels in Memphis, Tennessee tap water are higher than what health officials claim to be safe. The current lead levels in Memphis water are 8.72 parts per billion. Although the EPA Action Level is 15 parts per billion, EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level Goal is 0 parts per billion.
Can I shower with a boil water notice?
You can continue to use tap water for bathing, showering, washing dishes and clothes during a Boil Water Advisory, as long as you take precautions that no one drinks it. Toddlers and young children are most at risk of accidental ingestion during bathing, so need to be watched carefully.
Can you wash your hands under a boil water advisory?
In many cases, you can use tap water and soap to wash hands during a boil water advisory. Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Then, rinse them well under running water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Can you wash your face during a boil water advisory?
Residents can resume most daily activities, such washing your face and taking a shower, but will need to take certain precautions while the boil water notices are in place.19 Feb 2021
What happens if you brush your teeth during a boil advisory?
A boil water advisory is a public health measure that suggests the possibility of bacterial contamination in the water system, making the water unsafe to drink tap water without boiling it first, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It is NOT safe to use contaminated water to brush your teeth!