Boil Water Advisory In 3 Twin Cities Suburbs: What To Know

TWIN CITIES, MN — A boil water advisory remains in effect for Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope following a temporary drop in water pressure on Sunday.

A drop in water pressure can let in contaminants like bacteria, so the water must be tested to ensure it's still safe to drink.

Although water pressure has been restored and no contamination has been confirmed, the Minnesota Department of Health must complete required testing before lifting the advisory.

Until further notice, residents should boil tap water (or use bottled water) before:

• Drinking
• Cooking or preparing food
• Brushing teeth
• Washing dishes or baby bottles

The advisory was issued "out of an abundance of caution." While there’s no confirmed contamination, the cities are following state health guidelines to ensure the water is safe, officials said.

"This kind of disruption can be stressful, especially when it affects your home, your routine, and your peace of mind. Know that the cities are doing everything they can to resolve it quickly and safely," the city of Crystal said in a statement.

"Thanks to support from the City of Minneapolis, the required testing process is underway. It takes 16–18 hours for results to come back, so the advisory will remain in place for at least 24 hours. When lab testing is complete, the information will be shared here as soon as it is available."

City crews have already fixed the pressure issue and are flushing and sampling the system to ensure everything meets health and safety standards.

Updates will be shared as soon as new information is available, officials said.