Boil advisory issued for Emerson

EMERSON, Neb. (KCAU) — The Village of Emerson has issued a boil water advisory.

According to an email from Emerson, the boil advisory will be in effect until further notice.

Emerson said in their release that the advisory was put into place due to water plant construction.

They are also asking that residents do not use lawn sprinklers for the time being.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during a boil advisory, people should use boiled water or bottled water for drinking and to prepare and cook food.

When boiling, bring water to a full rolling boil for one minute and let cool before use. Even if water is filtered, water should be boiled.

For more on what the CDC says to do during a boil advisory, click here .

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