What is a boil water advisory (BWA)?
A. A boil water advisory is an advisory, issued by the owner or operator of a public water system or by DEQ, notifying the users of a water system that the water may be contaminated and to boil the water (a vigorous rolling boil for at least one minute) prior to using it for drinking or cooking until further notice. The advisory will also give the reason for its issuance and which corrective actions are being taken. If your water supplier issues a BWA, be sure to follow the advisory instructions carefully.
