Boiling Water and Emergency Disinfection
Information for Consumers
Boiling water is a very effective way to disinfect unsafe water and make it ready to drink, and the public may be directed to boil their water if a condition occurs that could contaminate drinking water with microbiological organisms. Boiling water sounds simple enough, but protecting yourself and your family can be more complicated than it first appears.
- Basic Information for All Consumers
- FAQ for Residents and Homeowners
- Checklist for Residents and Homeowners (PDF, 155KB, 2pg)
- Disinfecting Water at Home
- Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information for Food Service Establishments
Information for Health Professionals
- Boil Water Response - Information for the Public Health Professional
- FAQ for Hospitals and Other Resident Medical Facilities
- Checklist for Hospitals and Other Resident Medical Facilities (PDF, 162KB, 2pg)
- Additional Preparedness Information for Health Care Providers - New York State Department of Health
- Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (PDF, 1MB, 94pg)
