Boil water advisory for Monroe County no longer in effect

The boil water advisory in Monroe County has been lifted. All public water utilities in the county receive water from City of Bloomington Utilities ' water treatment plant near Lake Monroe.

The advisory remains in effect until noon Tuesday for 37 addresses on South Barnes Drive, four addresses on East Beardsley Drive, 10 addresses on South Bridwell Court, five addresses on East Cardiff Court, 13 addresses on South Colchester Court, 41 addresses on East Compton Boulevard, nine addresses on South Cromwell Court, eight addresses on South Donington Court, 58 East Donington Drive, 13 addresses on South Hill Court, four addresses on East Luxbury Drive, and four addresses on South Waltz Court. See the specific addresses at https://bloomington.in.gov/utilities .

Why was there a boil water advisory in Monroe County?

CBU issued the boil water advisory after turbidity , a measure of suspended particles, reached the federal maximum on Friday. While turbidity itself has no health effects, according to CBU, it can interfere with the disinfection process, raising the risk that drinking water could contain higher levels of disease-causing organisms.

CBU reported the increase in turbidity occurred after sand being prepared to use in a new filter spilled out of its tank at the water treatment plant.

What was the risk associated with the high turbidity in Bloomington public water?

CBU reported it tested the water every 15 minutes to monitor the turbidity and did not find any contaminants. However, people with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk during such incidents.

Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.

Why was CBU required to issue the boil water advisory?

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management requires all public water systems to issue a precautionary boil water advisory when the turbidity is detected at one unit or above. That threshold was reached at the water treatment plant on Friday evening.

How can I receive emergency alerts in Monroe County?

Go to co.monroe.in.us and click “Resident Alert Sign Up.” This tool enables CBU and other government offices to provide information, including tornado warnings and advisories about road closures, missing persons, and evacuations specific to the addresses you register or the county as a whole. Messages can be sent via text, email, or home phone.

Ellettsville's Public Works department recently launched its own emergency alert system . To receive these alerts, residents must sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/84492207259711/login .

Reach Jill Bond at jbond@heraldt.com.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Boil water advisory for Monroe County no longer in effect