Major parts of Atlanta remain under a boil water advisory Tuesday, as the city continues to test water after a “control issue” ‘at the Hemphill Pump Station in northwest Atlanta.
The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice.
Question: Can you use your coffee maker during a boil water advisory?
Answer: Most coffee makes cannot maintain high temperatures for a long enough time to make the water safe to drink. Coffee can be made by using water that has already been boiled for one minute before adding to the coffee maker. Or, make coffee using bottled water, health officials said.
If you’re using an automatic shut-off kettle, make sure the water has boiled for one minute before you use it.
HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING A BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Drink bottled water whenever possible
Bring tap water to a roiling boil for one minute when cooking or preparing drinks
Wash all fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water
Use bottled water or boiled water when mixing baby formula
Laundry can be done as usual, but dishwashers need to be used on “hot” setting
Flush toilets as normal
THINGS TO AVOID
Do not use ice from ice trays, ice dispensers or ice makers
Don’t swallow any water while bathing or showering
Don’t brush your teeth with tap water
Don’t give your pets tap water
Don’t rely on water filters – typically, water filters do not remove bacteria
Don’t use tap water if you have open wounds, blisters, sores, have a weakened immune system or are suffering from a chronic illness. Instead, used boiled, then cooled water or bottled water for bathing, skin cleansing and shaving.
