Charter Township of West Bloomfield

Water Utilities Department

2400 Haggerty Road
West Bloomfield, MI. 48323

NEWS RELEASE!
BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
FOR
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Applicable Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

Effective immediately, the Charter Township of West Bloomfield is required to issue a Boil Water
Advisory for its Residents and Businesses in the areas of East of Hiller and North of Greer Roads.
Wellington Woods # 1 & # 2, Wellington Meadows and Woodlands of West Bloomfield Subs.

These locations in the Township have lost water pressures less than 20 P.S.I. Repair crews are
currently working to resolving the water system related issue of the 16” diameter transmission main
located along Greer Road. However, a Boil Water Advisory must remain in effect until further
notice is provided from the West Bloomfield Water Utilities Department Director or
Superintendent. *Kindly note that both Residents and Businesses may also experience lower than
normal water pressure, have no water, or experience a discoloration of water from the interior
water tap.

Due to the unknown extent of the current problematic West Bloomfield water transmission main
failure, repairing this problem and placing public water back into service and removing a Boil
Water Advisory, it’s estimated to take at least three days in duration in order to place these
affected areas of the water system of West Bloomfield into a no boil water status.
Boil Water Instructions:

 Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute of time. Let cool for approximately 15
minutes before drinking boiled water. Proceed to store the cooled water in a clean
container and seal it with a cover.

Consumers should use boiled water that has cooled or use bottled water for the following:

 Drinking
 Brushing of Teeth
 Washing of fruits and vegetables
 Preparing food and baby formula
 Making ice
 Giving water to animals/pets

Unable to Boil Water – Disinfect with Bleach:

 Use unscented bleach to disinfect supplies of water. Mix 8 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach
per one gallon of water. Mix well and let the water stand for 30 minutes before use.

Other Steps:

 Do not drink tap water.

 Do not use tap water to make drinks, formula, juices or fountain soft drinks.
 Wash your hands and bathe/shower as usual. Bathing is safe as long as absolutely no water
is swallowed.
 Wash laundry as usual. Laundry that is washed in hot or cold water is considered safe.

What To Do After The Advisory Ends?

 Turn on your tap slowly and run the water to flush water pipes for 5 minutes.
 You may need to clean appliances such as water softeners, filter units, waste dispensers and
ice makers. Read owner’s manuals for specific directions to clean appliances.

For up-to-date public health information, visit www.oakgov.com/health or go to West Bloomfield’s

website at wbtownship.com.

For Media Inquiries Only: Contact Kathy Forzley, Health Managing Officer of the Oakland
County Health Division at (248) 858-1410.

Ed Haapala, Chief
West Bloomfield Water Utilities Department