Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

APPENDIX 13
PRESS RELEASES
NEWS
For more information contact:
Fred Richardson (CEO) – 843-443-8221
Emergency number – 843-***-****
Boil Water Advisory Issued for GSWSA customers
Advisory is Precautionary as Officials Complete Water Testing
GSWSA ** Conway, S.C. - - dateline here - - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
customers should boil water for drinking purposes and conserve water uses for the next ____
hours in response to potential water contamination from (a water main line break or other
incident here)
“The advisory is precautionary as we continue to test GSWSA’s drinking water for potential
contaminants,” said Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority’s CEO, Fred Richardson. “We also
ask our customers to please conserve household and commercial water to necessary uses only for
the remainder of today. Conservation will help our water system pressures return to normal
levels.”
Describe incident here that led to Boil Water Advisory. Quote DHEC / GSWSA official as
necessary. Describe corrective measures / action now underway. Provide target time / date for
lift of boil water advisory.
Here are some guidelines for boiling water and conserving use.
How to Purify Water
Monitor media reports for future updates to this boil water notice.
Boiling: Boil vigorously for 3 to 5 minutes
Purification Tablets: Purchase from drug store, follow directions.
Hypochlorite (Standard Household) Bleach: Unscented liquid household bleach can be used. It
contains Hypochlorite, usually 5.25%. Use 8 drops per gallon of water. Let stand for a minimum
of 30 minutes before using. Do not use granular bleach.
Tincture of Iodine: Same as bleach.
Conservation
Conserve all water uses to allow water system pressures to return to normal.
Limit toilet flushing.
Do not wash cars, boats, etc.
Turn off irrigation system.
Limit clothes washing to essential items only.
Limit shower time.
For additional information:
* Please visit our web site: www.GSWSA.com