MS State Hospital-Whitfield
Issued on 06/28/2024. Located in Rankin County.
Effective Date: | 6/28/2024 | |
Public Water System: | MS State Hospital -Whitfield (MS0610032) | Located in: Rankin County |
Customers affected: This notice affects approximately 53 connections on our drinking water system.
Ms State Hospital -whitfield (ms0610032) has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Rankin County.
This is a precautionary notice. This notice is the result of pressure loss in the water system.
When a distribution system loses pressure, contaminants can siphon back into the water. Public health officials consider any system that loses pressure contaminated until tests prove otherwise. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed.
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Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will inactivate all major types of harmful bacteria.
Flush any faucet a minimum of 2 minutes to ensure clearing of the line serving the faucet.
MSDH Bureau of Public Water Supply: 601-576-7518 (8am - 5pm).
Epidemiology hotline: 601-576-7400 (24 hours)
Press Contact: Office of Communications, 601-576-7667 (8am - 5pm)
After hours or during emergencies, call 601-576-7400 for media inquiries
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