Health & Fitness
Kirkland Lifts Boil Water Advisory
Kirkland lifted a boil water advisory Thursday afternoon, nearly two days after it went into effect.
KIRKLAND, WA โ A boil water advisory that went into effect for several Kirkland neighborhoods Tuesday afternoon was lifted Thursday after tests found no indication of contamination, officials said.
The advisory went into effect for city water customers in several neighborhoods after a significant water main break temporarily decreased water pressure for a large portion of the city, prompting concerns that sediment could have entered the water system.
The boil water advisory has been lifted. Please visit our website for more information. Thanks to all for the emails and questions throughout this rapidly evolving incident. For the news release, visit: https://t.co/dAsoZD68qt, and for the FAQ visit: https://t.co/bCSUfpbsql pic.twitter.com/cz7zPLCgAk
โ Kirkland, Washington (@kirklandgov) August 5, 2021
Now that the advisory has been lifted, the city recommends residents in the affected areas take a few simple steps to ensure fresh water flow:
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- Flush the plumbing in your home by running all cold-water faucets for at least 5 minutes each.
- Flushing simply means letting the water run to ensure that there is fresh water flowing through your pipes.
- Also flush all appliances connected to the water line like icemakers, water softeners, water dispenser for refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.
More information about the water advisory and answers to a few frequently asked questions are posted on the city's website.
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