An alert has been issued in Franklin County, Ohio warning of elevated levels of nitrates in drinking water.
The advisory—issued through WBNS 10TV—reads as follows:
DO NOT BOIL THE WATER!
The Columbus Division of Water warns that boiling tap water can actually increase the level of nitrates, be sure to tell your family and neighbors that boiling tap water is NOT recommended!
Low-income families can contact the Ohio Department of Health for bottled water for use with infants and pregnant women.
Read the full story here: http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2015/06/08/columbus-ohio-elevated-levels-of-nitrates-found-in-franklin-county-water-advisory-in-effect.html
The advisory—issued through WBNS 10TV—reads as follows:
The Columbus Division of Water says areas impacted by the nitrate advisory include portions of west, central, and southwest Columbus, as well as Grandview Heights, Grove City, Hilliard, Lincoln Village, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington, Urbancrest, and Valleyview. [Map below.]
The city is warning residents that infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrates in excess of the maximum contaminant level could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Residents who live in the designated service area and have an infant below the age of six months are advised to purchase bottled water to use in baby formula.
DO NOT BOIL THE WATER!
The Columbus Division of Water warns that boiling tap water can actually increase the level of nitrates, be sure to tell your family and neighbors that boiling tap water is NOT recommended!
Low-income families can contact the Ohio Department of Health for bottled water for use with infants and pregnant women.
Read the full story here: http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2015/06/08/columbus-ohio-elevated-levels-of-nitrates-found-in-franklin-county-water-advisory-in-effect.html
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