BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED FOR CITY OF ENGLEWOOD 8/06/21

 

TO: Health Care Providers in the City of Englewood FROM: Greg Schlosser, Branch Chief, Health Facility Education and Quality PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WIDELY WITH STAFF,  ESP KITCHEN AND BUILDING ENGINEERS The drinking water advisory for the City of Englewood customers has been lifted and health care communities can now use the tap water for all purposes. The CDC recommends the following actions for health care communities after a boil advisory is lifted: Make sure equipment with water line connections are flushed, cleaned, and sanitized according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Managers of large buildings with water-holding reservoirs should consult with their facility engineer and health department about draining the reservoir. Flush pipes and faucets. Run cold water faucets continuously for at least 5 minutes. Flush drinking fountains. Run water continuously for at least 5 minutes. Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle. Drain and refill hot water heaters set below 113°F. Change all point-of-entry and point-of-use water filters, including those associated with equipment that uses water. Resume usual bathing practices and care for patients with breaks in the skin.