Water cut or unsafe water
Step by step through a water outage or drinking water advisory, from boiling water to using bleach safely.
What to do when tap water is cut or unsafe
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Call 911 if anyone has a medical emergency.
Drink what you need today. Don't ration water unless officials tell you to.
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- Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Last checked 2026-11-02
- Drinking Water Advisories: An Overview · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Last checked 2026-11-02
- How to Make Water Safe in an Emergency · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Last checked 2026-11-02