The Water Boil Advisory that was issued by the Town of Jonesboro Water System on Thursday, April 16th, for residents on Forest Drive, Louise Street, Goodwood Drive, and Gansville Road due to a water main blowout remains in place.

During a boil water advisory, bottled water is the best option until officials say otherwise. If you do not have bottled water available, the next best option is to boil your tap water to make it safe to drink. If boiling your tap water is not possible, you can disinfect it to make it safe to drink.

Boiling water
o Fill a pot with water.
o Heat the water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the pot to the top.
o Keep heating the water for one more minute.
o Turn off the heat source and let the water cool.
o Pour the water into a clean container with a cover for storage.

Disinfecting water
If you are unable to boil your water, you can disinfect it to make it safe to drink. You will need a clean, sanitized container to store any water you disinfect. 
1. Wash the storage container with dishwashing soap and water and rinse completely.
2. Sanitize the container with a solution made by mixing 1 teaspoon of unscented household bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent) in one quart (32 ounces, 4 cups, or about 1 liter) of water.
3. Cover the container and shake it well so that the sanitizing bleach solution touches all inside surfaces of
the container.
4. Wait at least 30 seconds and then pour the sanitizing solution out of the container.
5. Let the empty sanitized container air-dry before use OR rinse the empty container with clean, safe water that is already available.

Water Filters
You should boil your tap water even if it is filtered. Most kitchen and other household water filters do not remove bacteria or viruses. Water filters remove germs from water, so all water filters should be replaced after the advisory is lifted. Anyone
changing the cartridges should wear gloves and wash their hands afterward. Flush the water through the filter, then replace the removable part of the filter unit as needed.

Preparing and Cooking Food
Use bottled water or boiled water that has cooled to: wash all fruits and vegetables, cook food, and prepare drinks such as coffee, tea, and lemonade. Wash all food preparation surfaces.

Feeding Babies and Using Formula
Breastfeeding is best. Continue to breastfeed. If breastfeeding is not an option:
Use ready-to-use baby formula, if possible.
Prepare powdered or concentrated baby formula with bottled water. Use boiled water if you do not have bottled water.
Wash and sterilize bottles and nipples before use with cooled bottled or boiled water.
If you cannot sterilize bottles, try to use single-serve, ready-to-feed bottles.

Ice
Do not use ice from ice trays, ice dispensers, or ice makers.
Throw out all ice made with tap water.
Make new ice with bottled or boiled water.

Handwashing
In many situations, you can use tap water and soap to wash your hands. Follow the guidance of your local public health officials or emergency managers. Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water (warm or cold) for 20 seconds and rinse them well under running water. It is important to dry hands completely with a towel or by letting them air dry.