Boil water advisory issued by Copperhill

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Copperhill has issued a boil water advisory for all City of Copperhill water customers as a precautionary measure.

According to Copperhill City Clerk Amber Brooks, Copperhill is currently unable to pump water from the City of McCaysville where Copperhill’s water is purchased from.

In a release, Brooks says the City of McCaysville’s water pumps are down due to filter issues.

Brooks also says that water is being hauled in on fire trucks today and Copperhill is working to get the problem fixed.

The City of Copperhill says all water customers should boil their water for at least 3-5 minutes, at a rapid boil because there is a possibility of contamination due to the transportation of the water.

Copperhill says they hope to have the problem resolved in the next few days. Anyone needing more information about this Boil Water Advisory, is asked to contact the City of Copperhill at 423-496-5141.

The City of Copperhill offers the following tips for customers during this time:

• “DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for three (3) minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
• Loss of system pressure can introduce disease-causing organisms into the water system. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
• People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking water.”