LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. – A boil water advisory has been issued for Livingston Community Water Authority customers in Hamburg Township, Brighton Township, and Green Oak Township.
Lightning strikes from Thursday’s storms caused a loss of communication early Friday afternoon, and the water level in a tower lowered, causing the pressure to drop below 20 psi.
The system is fixed and back to normal, but a boil water advisory was issued because of the increased chance that untreated water and harmful microbes might have entered the water system when the pressure dropped.
Residents should bring tap water to a boil for at least a full minute and then let it cool before drinking. Boiled or bottled water should also be used for making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food.
The boil water advisory will likely be in effect for the next 72 hours, officials said.
All customers of the Livingston Community Water Authority within Hamburg Township, Brighton Township, and Green Oak Township are affected. If you receive your water from any other source, the boil water advisory does not apply.
Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, and other symptoms. Infants, elderly people, and those with compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable.
Anyone who experiences these symptoms should seek medical advice. Click here for more information.