Sunrise Utility
Issued on 05/01/2024. Located in Forrest County.
Effective Date: | 5/1/2024 | |
Public Water System: | Sunrise Utility | Located in: Forrest County |
This affects about 200 customers on the following streets: Davis Rd, Forrest Barnes Rd, Trussel Rd, 444 - 178 Sunrise Rd, Batson Rd from the intersection of Woody Clark to Sunrise Rd, Woody Clark Rd, Bunton Rd, and Old River Rd from the intersection of Woody Clark to Bunton Rd. in Forrest County.
Sunrise Utility has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Forrest County.
Water system officials notified the Mississippi State Department of Health of a pressure loss due to a line break.
When a distribution system loses pressure, contaminants can siphon back into the water. Public health officials consider any system that loses pressure contaminated until tests prove otherwise. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed. System officials will notify customers when the notice is lifted.
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Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will inactivate all major types of harmful bacteria.
Flush any faucet a minimum of 2 minutes to ensure clearing of the line serving the faucet.
MSDH Bureau of Public Water Supply: 601-576-7518 (8am - 5pm).
Epidemiology hotline: 601-576-7400 (24 hours)
Press Contact: Office of Communications, 601-576-7667 (8am - 5pm)
After hours or during emergencies, call 601-576-7400 for media inquiries
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