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:: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 ::

Campus-Wide Boil Order

Apparently Blogger ate my previous post on this, so I'll try a second go.

Construction work caused a water main rupture. Until the campus water can be tested, the IEPA mandates that a boil order be in effect. Here's the official campus announcement:

A boil order is in effect until further notice for University of Illinois campus buildings.

A contractor hit a water main near the northwest corner of Bevier Hall (at the intersection of Goodwin Avenue and Gregory Drive). The water pressure in campus buildings dropped below an acceptable level but has since been restored. As a result, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency mandates a boil order until samples can be taken and analyzed. That will take at least 24 hours.

People in University of Illinois campus buildings should boil all water used for drinking and cooking until further notice. The water can be used for washing, but should not be used for drinking or cooking until deemed safe in accordance with the Illinois EPA.

A massmail was sent out with the same information at about 1415. The resident director had sent an email out to the residents about ten minutes previously.

Further information recently sent out by the RD:

A boil order is in effect until further notice for University of Illinois campus buildings, including residence halls and apartments. (Sherman Hall is not affected.)

Water may be used for showering and washing. The only possible threat from this water is if it is ingested. Do not drink water from any campus water fountain or bathroom sink.

Boiled water will be used for all cooking in University Housing Dining Services, and we will have canned soda, milk, and safe water for drinking at dinner.

Residents of residence halls may receive a bottle of water tonight (for brushing their teeth, etc.) at their area office beginning at 5 p.m. Daniels residents may go to their front desk. Please keep your bottle for refilling later if necessary. Additional safe water to refill a container can be obtained at Sherman Hall (909 South Fifth Street), any Private Certified Housing location (Illini Tower, Bromley, Hendrick House, any fraternity or sorority), or an off-campus site.

Residents of university apartments should boil water for cooking and drinking. Boil water for five minutes.

We will send another massmail Wednesday, May 12, with an update on the situation. Thank you for your cooperation.

As evinced by the latest email, only campus is affected, all off-campus residences are on municipal water systems and so are not affected by the boil order.

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