Updated: Drinking water boil warning for properties in Huhusvein and streets directly connected to it

The cooking prompt has been cancelled. Microbial samples were of excellent quality. The iron that came off the pipe caused the water to become discolored.

The domestic water of the properties in the bear veins and the streets directly connected to it no longer needs to be boiled for use.

The warning to boil water was issued on Monday, August 5.8, as an unusual coloration was observed in the area's domestic water from Saturday evening, August 3.8. from

— The warning to cook was given as a precaution. The water was sampled on Sunday and the results were ready at the beginning of the week, environmental manager Sanna Hämäläinen says.

No deviations have been observed in other areas.

— The domestic water samples had a high iron content, which most likely caused the water to change color. Wednesday 7.8. the last results of the quality assurance analyzes of domestic water were received, Hämäläinen says.

It is suspected that the discoloration in the water was caused by the power outages of the pumping caused by Friday night's thunderstorms, when the pressure shocks on the network released iron from the pipeline into the water.

— If discoloration still occurs, it will be removed by running water, water supply manager Kari Pietarinen From the water of Imatra says.

Possible observations can be reported by e-mail to the address health controlimatra.fi (health control[at]imatra[dot]fi) or breast milkimatra.fi (imatranvesi[at]imatra[dot]fi)

Imatra water and the city of Imatra apologize for the inconvenience caused to the residents. Information on the topic ends.

For more information:

Environmental manager Sanna Hämäläinen, sanna. hamalainenimatra.fi (sanna[dot]hamalainen[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 020 617 1034

Water supply manager Kari Pietarinen, kari.pietarinenimatra.fi (kari[dot]pietarinen[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 020 617 4399

Edited on August 7.8.2024, 15 at 36:XNUMX p.m.: Discontinuation of the cooking warning and the reason for the discolouration of domestic water updated in the bulletin.

Edited on August 6.8.2024, 14 at 20:7.8 p.m.: Added Hämäläinen's comment about the iron content of household water samples and the arrival of the last results on August XNUMX, when the matter will be announced again.

Edited on August 5.8.2024, 13 at 52:6.8 p.m.: Added information to the ingress about taking water samples and their ongoing investigation. Also added is information on where to report possible observations and that the matter will be informed next time on August XNUMX.

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Instructions for boiling and using water

All food and drinking water must be boiled for 5 to 10 minutes.

If the water is boiled during cooking, it no longer needs to be boiled separately. Water from water and beverage dispensers connected to the water supply network should also not be used unboiled.

The water in the coffee maker or kettle does not boil enough. The water used to dilute the juice must also be boiled, as well as the ice cubes in boiled water. Rinse vegetables eaten as they are, e.g. salads, with boiled and cooled water. Ice cube machines connected to the domestic water network may not be used.

You can boil a larger amount of water at once and use it cooled later. Unboiled water can be used for washing and laundry, as long as the water has a normal color and smell. Dishes can also be washed with unboiled water. In this case, make sure that the washed dishes and Cutting Boards dry properly before the next use.

Washing dishes:
Dishes can be washed if the water is not cloudy or colored.
It is recommended to use the hottest washing program in the dishwasher.
When washing dishes by hand, it is recommended to use at least boiled water
for rinsing. Washed dishes and other utensils must be allowed to dry
well before use.

Ablution:
The water can be used for washing, also for washing small children's pimples.
You can wash your face in such a way that you don't get a lot of water in your mouth and eyes.
Scratches, wounds, etc. must be washed with boiled water and disinfected.
It is good to use boiled water when brushing your teeth

Cleaning and toilet flushing:
You can use water normally. For contact with foodstuffs
boiled water is used for cleaning exposed surfaces.