15th Nov 2022

Fact Sheet About What to Do During a Boil Water Advisory

Boiling water
To boil water
• Fill a pot with water.
• Heat the water until bubbles come from the bottom of the pot to the top.
• Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let it boil for 1 minute.
• Turn off the heat source and let the water cool.
• Pour the water into a clean container with a cover for storage.

Disinfecting water
If you are unable to boil your water, disinfect it instead.

If tap water is clear:

• Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).
• Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or about 0.75 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water.
• Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.
• Store disinfected water in clean container with a cover.

If tap water is cloudy:

• Filter water using clean cloth.
• Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).
• Add 1/4 teaspoon (16 drops or 1.5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water.
• Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.
• Store disinfected water in clean container with a cover.
Remember that containers may need to be sanitized before using them to store safe water.

To sanitize containers:
• Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).
• Make a sanitizing solution by mixing 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach in 1 quart (32 ounces, 4 cups, or about 1 liter) of water.
• Pour this sanitizing solution into a clean storage container and shake well, making sure that the solution coats the entire inside of the container.
• Let the clean storage container sit at least 30 seconds, and then pour the solution out of the container.
• Let empty container air dry OR rinse it with clean water that has already been made safe, if available. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. Open windows and doors to get fresh air when you use bleach.

Water filters
Boil tap water even if it is filtered. Most kitchen and other household water filters typically do not remove bacteria or viruses.

Preparing and cooking food
• Wash all fruits and vegetables with boiled water that has cooled or bottled water.
• Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute before adding food to cook.
• Use boiled water when preparing drinks, such as coffee, tea, and lemonade
• Wash food preparation surfaces with boiled water.

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. Disinfect water for baby formula if you cannot boil your water (see above for directions on how to use bleach to disinfect water).
• Wash and sterilize bottles and nipples before use.
• 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 boiled or bottled water.

Bathing and showering
Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering.
Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.

Brushing teeth

Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use untreated tap water.

Washing dishes
Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees or if the dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle.

To wash dishes by hand:
• Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water.
• In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water.
• Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute.
• Let the dishes air dry completely.

Laundry
It is safe to do laundry as usual.

Pets
Pets can get some of the same diseases as people. It is a good idea to give them boiled water that has been cooled.

For more information, see or contact:
• Personal Preparation and Storage of Safe Water (http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/safe_water/personal.html) CDC provides guidance on the amount of water needed for good health, as well how to prepare and store safe water before and during an emergency.
• Hygiene and Handwashing (http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/hygiene/index.html): CDC provides guidance on alternative hygienic practices when water is not available or is contaminated.
• A Guide to Water Filters (http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/gen_info/filters.html): CDC maintains a guide for filters that remove Cryptosporidium or Giardia.
• EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
• Consumer Information (http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/index.cfm): EPA provides information and guidance about drinking water quality, emergencies, contaminants, public health issues, and treatment and storage.

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23rd Jul 2022

2021 CCR is available

Open the “Consumer Confidence reports” page (see the side menu)

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04th Feb 2022

What does Boil Water Notice Mean? FAQ

Boiling water
To boil water

• Fill a pot with water.

• Heat the water until bubbles come from the bottom of the pot to the top.

• Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let it boil for 1 minute.

• Turn off the heat source and let the water cool.

• Pour the water into a clean container with a cover for storage.

Disinfecting water

If you are unable to boil your water, disinfect it instead.

If tap water is clear:

• Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).

• Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or about 0.75 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon

(16 cups) of water.

• Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.

• Store disinfected water in clean container with a cover.

If tap water is cloudy:

• Filter water using clean cloth.

• Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).

• Add 1/4 teaspoon (16 drops or 1.5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water.

• Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.

• Store disinfected water in clean container with a cover.

Remember that containers may need to be sanitized before using them to store safe water.
To sanitize containers:

• Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).

• Make a sanitizing solution by mixing 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach in 1 quart (32 ounces, 4 cups, or about 1 liter) of water.

• Pour this sanitizing solution into a clean storage container and shake well, making sure that the solution coats the entire inside of the container.

• Let the clean storage container sit at least 30 seconds, and then pour the solution out of the container.

• Let empty container air dry OR rinse it with clean water that has already been made safe, if available. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. Open windows and doors to get fresh air when you use bleach.

Water filters

Boil tap water even if it is filtered. Most kitchen and other household water filters typically do not remove bacteria or viruses.

Preparing and cooking food

• Wash all fruits and vegetables with boiled water that has cooled or bottled water.

• Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute before adding food to cook.

• Use boiled water when preparing drinks, such as coffee, tea, and lemonade

• Wash food preparation surfaces with boiled water.

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. Disinfect water for baby formula if you cannot boil your water (see above for directions on how to use bleach to disinfect water).

• Wash and sterilize bottles and nipples before use.

• 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 boiled or bottled water.

Bathing and showering

Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering.

Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.

Brushing teeth

Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use untreated tap water.

Washing dishes

Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees or if the dishwasher has a sanitizing cycle.

To wash dishes by hand:

• Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water.

• In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water.

• Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute.

• Let the dishes air dry completely.

Laundry

It is safe to do laundry as usual.

Pets

Pets can get some of the same diseases as people. It is a good idea to give them boiled water that has been cooled.
For more information, see or contact:

• Personal Preparation and Storage of Safe Water: CDC provides guidance on the amount of water needed for good health, as well how to prepare and store safe water before and during an emergency.

• Hygiene and Handwashing: CDC provides guidance on alternative hygienic practices when water is not available or is contaminated.

• A Guide to Water Filters: CDC maintains a guide for filters that remove Cryptosporidium or Giardia.

• EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791

• Consumer Information : EPA provides information and guidance about drinking water quality, emergencies, contaminants, public health issues, and treatment and storage.

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20th Jul 2021

CCR is available

See Consumer Confidence reports in the side menu

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11th Jul 2021

Well Water Flush Date: SUNDAY, July 1, 2021 starting at 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m

July 1, 2021

 

Dear Neighbor:

 

From time to time, Belmont Terrace Mutual Water Co. must flush out the water system in order to remove sand and other sediment from the lines.  We’ll be flushing the system on:

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 starting at 9:00 A.M.  We should be finished by 2:00 P.M.

 

Please DO NOT TURN ON ANY WATER during this time.  If you do, it is likely that sediment will be drawn into your home’s water lines.

 

We will place flush signs the day/night before at Danmar (near church), Norlee near Bella Vista, and Danmar at Ragle.  We will place orange cones next to all the fire hydrants Saturday morning before we start flushing.  The cones will stay in place until we are finished flushing.  Once ALL the cones are removed from in front of the fire hydrants water will be available to use.  Once we are finished, an alert will be sent on NextDoor.com saying that we are done.

 

If you do experience cloudy water, please run a backyard hose or faucet for 5-10 minutes to help flush out the sediment.  If you have problems after that, please call the Water Operators at 707-820-7787 or 707-820-7633.

 

We will be trying to limit the time and amount of water we are flushing.  We need to do the flush for water quality issues.

 

 

THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation in this matter!

 

Bruce Petersilge, David Vigil, and Deb Turner

 

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11th Mar 2021

General Membership Meeting – Zoom meeting

General Membership Meeting Agenda

Belmont Terrace Mutual Water Company

Monday, March 22, 2021         Time: 7:00 P.M.

This will be a Zoom meeting

 

Please email your name & street address to verify membership to:

 Zoom@BelmontTerrace.org for electronic link to ZOOM meeting.

Link to Agenda

 

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24th Feb 2021

Well Water Flush Date: SATURDAY, March 20, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m

February 24, 2021

 

Dear Neighbor:

 

From time to time, Belmont Terrace Mutual Water Co. must flush out the water system in order to remove sand and other sediment from the lines.  We’ll be flushing the system on:

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 starting at 9:00 A.M.  We should be finished by 2:00 P.M.

 

Please DO NOT TURN ON ANY WATER during this time.  If you do, it is likely that sediment will be drawn into your home’s water lines.

 

We will place flush signs the day/night before at Danmar (near church), Norlee near Bella Vista, and Danmar at Ragle.  We will place orange cones next to all the fire hydrants Saturday morning before we start flushing.  The cones will stay in place until we are finished flushing.  Once ALL the cones are removed from in front of the fire hydrants water will be available to use.  Once we are finished, an alert will be sent on NextDoor.com saying that we are done.

 

If you do experience cloudy water, please run a backyard hose or faucet for 5-10 minutes to help flush out the sediment.  If you have problems after that, please call the Water Operators at 707-820-7787 or 707-820-7633.

 

We will be trying to limit the time and amount of water we are flushing.  We need to do the flush for water quality issues.

 

 

THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation in this matter!

 

 

Bruce Petersilge, David Vigil, and Debby Turner

Belmont Terrace Water Operators

 

 

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11th Jul 2020

Well Water Flush Date: SUNDAY, July 19, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m

July 10, 2020

Dear Neighbor:

From time to time, Belmont Terrace Mutual Water Co. must flush out the water system in order to remove sand and other sediment from the lines.  We will be flushing the system on SUNDAY, July 19, 2020 starting at 10:00 A.M.  We should be finished by 2:30 P.M.

Please DO NOT TURN ON ANY WATER during this time.  If you do, it is likely that sediment will be drawn into your home’s water lines.

We will place flush signs the day/night before at Danmar (near church), Norlee near Bella Vista, and Danmar at Ragle.  We will place orange cones next to all the fire hydrants Sunday morning before we start flush.  The cones will stay in place until we are finished flushing.  Once ALL the cones are removed from in front of the fire hydrants water will be available to use.  Once we are finished, an alert will be sent on NextDoor.com.

If you do experience cloudy water, please run a back yard hose or faucet for 5-10 minutes to help flush out the sediment.  If you have problems after that, please call the Water Operators at 707-820-7787 or 707-820-7633.

We will be trying to limit the time and amount of water we are flushing.  We need to do the flush for water quality issues.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bruce Petersilge, David Vigil, Jr., and Debby Turner

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22nd Mar 2020

COVID-19 and our drinking water

Here are the links to what the state is saying about water systems, the COVID-19 virus, and water safety.

English

Spanish

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10th Jul 2018

NEW – added 2017 CCR report to the website:

All CCR reports

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