Konawa —
Konawa officials issued a boil order Thursday after a water main break caused a pressure drop in the water distribution system.
The town’s 1,300 residents were directed to use boiled or bottled water for drinking, cooking, making ice and other tasks until the order is lifted. The order also warned people to avoid drinking the water without boiling it first.
The drop in water pressure may have allowed bacteria, parasites and viruses to enter the city’s water supply. Boiling will kill those organisms.
City crews were working on the problem, and the boil order will be lifted as soon as tests indicate there are no microorganisms in water samples, according to the news release.
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
