Hot water advisory issued for section of W. Sylvania Avenue

Toledo, Ohio — city ​​of toledo issued a hot water advisory Monday afternoon for a section of W. Sylvania Avenue due to repairs or disruption. It is expected to last five days.

The boil advisory will affect addresses at 2364 and 2565 West Sylvania Avenue and is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 12, according to a press release issued by city officials. The boiling advisory is set to expire at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 17.afternoon

Officials said the Toledo Water Company had no evidence of contamination in the city’s water system but issued the recommendation out of caution. Contamination can occur during repair or suspension. Officials say testing is underway.

During a boil advisory, affected residents are encouraged to:

Run the cold water faucet to flush the line and bring the water to a boil for drinking or cooking.

1. Flush all faucets used for drinking or cooking by running the cold water faucet for at least 3 minutes.
2. Boil water for 3 minutes and let cool before using (or use bottled water). Until this advisory expires on Friday 17 June 2023 at 3pm, boiled or bottled water should not be used for drinking, formula, ice making, brushing teeth, washing dishes or preparing meals. there is. Unless you are notified of the extension of the advisory, you can resume normal tap water use at that time.
3. If the water looks discolored, do not wash clothes or use the hot water faucet until you turn on the cold water faucet and the water runs clear.

If you have any questions regarding this advisory, please call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020. Facilities registered with the Toledo Lucas County Health Department can select Option 3 by calling 419-213-4100 during normal business hours.

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