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Ricky Nietubicz Community Affairs Officer 302-366-7000 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2015 Drinking Water Warning: Boil Water Before Using in Kirkwood Highway Area Newark, DE (February 6, 2015) – A water main break occurred this morning in the Kirkwood Highway area (see attached map). Though outside of Newark city limits, there are water customers in this area. City of Newark water customers in this area may be at risk for E. coli bacteria contaminated drinking water. The bacteria can make people sick and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems. The Delaware Health and Social Services Office of Drinking Water has advised the City of Newark to release a drinking water warning as a precaution. Do not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for a minute, 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 the bacteria and other organisms in the water. E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems. 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 at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The City of Newark is repairing the break. The public will be informed when tests show bacteria is no longer present and boiling water is no longer needed. This should be resolved within 48 hours. For more information, please contact Tom Coleman, City of Newark Public Works and Water Resources Director (302) 366-7000. Jim Richardson, Environmental Health Specialist II with the Office of Drinking Water at (302) 741-8630. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-(800) 426-4791. Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly. -END-