The Cayuga County Health Department will issue a Boil Water Order to protect consumers when it is possible that drinking water has been contaminated by microorganisms that can cause illness (i.e. germs or pathogens). Common reasons for a boil water notice include loss of pressure in the water distribution system, loss of disinfection, and other water quality concerns caused by other events such as water line breaks, power outages and floods.
The Cayuga County Health Department will inform the public of a Boil Water Order via multiple outlets, including:
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