LB Utilities Issues Boil Water Notice in Impacted Zip Codes

Published on October 09, 2024

Contact: Joy Contreras
Public Information Officer
Phone: (562) 355-1201
Email: joy.contreras@lbutilities.org

PUBLIC NOTICE: Long Beach Utilities Issues a Boil Water Notice to Customers in 90805, 90807, and portion of 90806 

LONG BEACH, CA – This evening, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and the Long Beach Utilities Department issued a Boil Water Notice. Long Beach Utilities Department made this decision out of an abundance of caution after experiencing low water pressures during a significant water main break at 3502 Orange Avenue earlier today.  

This Boil Water Notice applies to the following areas in Long Beach:  

  • 90805 zip code (east of the 710-Fwy) 

  • 90806 zip code (between Orange Avenue and Cherry Avenue, north of Spring Street; and Between N Pacific Place and Golden Avenue, north of W Wardlow Road, South of the 405– only if serviced by the Long Beach Utilities Department) 

  • 90807 zip code  

Residents and businesses located in these areas are advised to use only boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness. 

Do not drink the water without boiling it first. 

  • Do boil all water for one (1) minute (rolling boil). 
  • Let water cool before drinking. 
  • Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. 
  • Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. 

If you are unable to boil your water, please use household unscented liquid bleach: 

1. For clear water, use 8 drops (1/8 tsp.) of bleach for 1 gallon of water. For cloudy water, filter through a clean cloth and use 16 drops (1/4 tsp.) of bleach for 1 gallon of water. 

2. Mix well. Allow to stand for 30 minutes before using. 

3. Water may taste or smell like chlorine. This means disinfection has occurred. 

Long Beach Utilities is conducting specialized monitoring of water quality in the affected areas in coordination with DDW. Long Beach Utilities will inform residents when comprehensive testing of the drinking water confirms the water is safe to drink. 

For more information on this Boil Water Notice, residents or businesses may call Long Beach Utilities at (562) 570-2390. 

ENGLISH - BOIL WATER NOTICE(PDF, 125KB)

Español - Advertencia de uso de agua hervida(PDF, 118KB)

 

10.10.2024LBUD_BoilWaterFAQ.pdf(PDF, 213KB)

10.10.2024LBUD_BoilWaterFAQ_SPA.pdf(PDF, 146KB)

10.10.2024LBUD_BoilWaterFAQ_KHM.pdf(PDF, 160KB)

10.10.2024LBUD_BoilWaterFAQ_TAG.pdf(PDF, 207KB)

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