CLEVELAND — Officials at Cleveland Water have issued a boil advisory for customers in Brunswick, as well as in parts of Strongsville and North Royalton, following a water main break and a power outage. Residents are being advised to boil their water before using, or use bottled water.
The affected area is for all Cleveland Water customers south of Drake Road, meaning some Strongsville and North Royalton residents are impacted.
Cleveland Water says organisms that cause illness in people may have entered the water supply. The break happened on a water main on Drake Road in Strongsville.
Approximately 17,000 households are impacted by the advisory, which is expected to continue through Wednesday, January 18, and possibly into Thursday morning, January 19.
The Brunswick City School District has announced that "out of an abundance of caution and for sanitary reasons, all schools and the board of education office will be closed on Wednesday due to the boil advisory.
A map showing the impacted area is below. You can also click here for more details.
Those living in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT FLUSHING AND BOILING IT FIRST. If possible, remove aerator screens and flush all taps used for drinking and cooking for at least three minutes. Reattach aerators. Fill a clean pot or kettle with cold water. Bring water to a rolling boil and let it boil for at least three minutes. Let the water cool before using, or use bottled water. Store boiled water in a container covered with a lid and if possible in the refrigerator. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Waterborne illness may include nausea, vomiting and stomach discomfort. If you experience one or more of these symptoms and they persist, contact your doctor. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly people may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
Cleveland Water says it has no evidence at this time that the water system is contaminated.