Atlantic City ends boil water advisory
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Officials in Atlantic City have lifted a boil water advisory that was in place because of an issue with water processing that made drinking water cloudy.
The advisory went into effect on Friday, Jan. 5 and ended Sunday afternoon.
"Everyone may resume water consumption as normal," the city posted on social media.
The Atlantic City Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. We thank all residents and businesses for your cooperation and patience. pic.twitter.com/aqF8L3CGOM
— City of Atlantic City (@AtlanticCityGov) January 7, 2024
During the advisory, residents were told to use bottled water for making ice, brushing your teeth, washing dishes and preparing food.
In an earlier Facebook post, the city said that officials were waiting for results from water sample tests that were submitted Saturday morning.
The city explained during a press conference Friday night that sludge is responsible for causing issues at the water treatment plant, where samples detected higher levels of turbidity, or cloudiness. The elevated levels can interfere with disinfection, and could indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms, according to the Atlantic City Municipal Authority.
Symptoms associated with bacteria, viruses and parasites that could be present in the water include nausea, cramps, diarrhea and headaches. However, the city noted that these symptoms are not only caused by organisms in drinking water and can be associated with other health issues. Anyone experiencing these symptoms or with an increased health risk should contact their doctor.
The Municipal Utilities Authority purchased more than 500 cases of water for the residents of Atlantic City until the issue is fixed.