XENIA, Iowa — More than 420 rural Iowans are affected by a water main break in Boxholm, according to the Xenia Rural Water District.
Residents in the communities of Boxholm, Paton, Dana and Churdan are advised to boil their tap water before use.
To see all the affected streets and addresses, click here. An interactive map version is also available.
Boil orders often include water you use for "preparing food, drinks, or ice; dishwashing; and hygiene, such as brushing teeth and bathing," according to the CDC.
Here are some other things to keep in mind during a boil order:
- Do not consume water from any appliance connected to a water line, like ice and water from a refrigerator. Running the laundry is fine.
- If possible, breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your baby, ready-to-use formula is your safest bet.
- Washing your hands is fine and adults are likely safe to bathe, but make sure not to swallow any water in the process.
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