4/24/2024 11:36am – **Boil Water Advisory for Muskegon Heights** READ MORE
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City of Muskegon Heights
2724 Peck Street
Muskegon Heights, Michigan 49444
Phone: (231) 733-8999
Press Release: Update on Boil Water Advisory
Date: April 25, 2024 12:00 PM
**Immediate Release**
The City of Muskegon Heights Department of Public Works continues to address the recent system pressure drop, which remains a concern for our community. As we work diligently to resolve this matter, we are providing important updates on our ongoing response efforts and safety precautions for our residents.
Current Status:
The boil water advisory is still in place. Residents are urged to continue boiling all water for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food.
Update on Response Efforts:
The supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system issues have been identified as unrelated to any outside intrusion.
No issues were caused by other construction and maintenance projects in the city's water system.
Hydrant flushing and water quality testing began this morning. Residents may experience cloudy or rusty water due to the flushing. This is a normal part of the process and not a cause for concern.
Due to the extensive nature of the flushing required, our first samples are now expected to be returned on Friday.
In compliance with safe drinking water standards sampling will be conducted over the next few days.
Water Distribution Updates Muskegon Heights Farmer Market:
Today's Bottled Water Pickup: Water will be available for pickup this evening from 5 PM until 7 PM at designated locations.
Friday's Bottled Water Pickup: Water will be available on Friday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at designated locations.
Volunteers are still needed to assist with loading and unloading of water.
Acknowledgements:
The mayor and city council would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the community partners who have assisted us during this time. Your support has been invaluable in managing this situation. Partners include but are not limited to Meijer, Spartan Nash, Webb Chemical and many more.
Further Information:
For more details, please visit our website at muskegonheights.us/boil-water-advisory-for-muskegon-heights/ , Facebook at www.facebook.com/MuskegonHeightsCity/ or contact 231-733-8873.
Please visit the CDC link below for information regarding dos and don’ts for keeping you and your family safe during a Boil Water Advisory.
www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html
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Brittany Herman
City of Muskegon Heights
Press Release: Update on Boil Water Advisory
Date: April 24, 2024
Immediate Release
The City of Muskegon Heights Water Department continues to address the recent system pressure drop caused by a malfunction in the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, initially reported on April 24, 2024. As our community works diligently to resolve this matter, we are providing an important update on the current status and necessary safety precautions for our residents.
Current Status: Water pressure has been restored across Muskegon Heights. However, until further notice, the boil water advisory remains in effect. We urge all residents to follow the safety instructions below to ensure their health and well-being.
Safety Instructions:
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Please boil all water for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food.
Ongoing Response Efforts:
Our city staff have identified and are addressing the issues related to the pressure loss.
Activities related to resolving this issue, including water testing, are underway to ensure that our water meets or exceeds safety standards.
Bottled Water Availability: To assist residents affected by the advisory, bottled water is available for pickup at the local farmers market from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM today and will resume tomorrow at 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. This will continue until the boil water advisory is lifted. We strongly encourage residents to take advantage of this resource.
Anticipated Resolution: We are working around the clock to resolve this issue, and the boil water advisory will be lifted once samples confirm that the water is safe for consumption. Official notifications will be issued once normal water use is confirmed to be safe.
For More Information: Residents are encouraged to stay informed through updates from the City of Muskegon Heights. Please check our social media for updates City of Muskegon Heights and update hotline at 231-733-8873 for any inquiries or visit our website at muskegonheights.us/boil-water-advisory-for-muskegon-heights/
We appreciate the community's cooperation and patience during this period and are committed to restoring safe water services as swiftly as possible.
Contact: 231-733-8873
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and why are comments being deleted??
exactly what aren't they telling the public???
So there was no EQUIPMENT FAILURE? Failure in supervisory control and data acquisition sounds like u did not provide the state with what they required in a notice from last year. So, I ask, was the system shut down manually by court order, or did equipment fail? If so, what equipment? The systems you attribute the outage to have very specific parts, which one failed?
**Boil Water Advisory for Muskegon Heights**
**URGENT: Boil Your Water Before Using**
Due to a drop in system pressure caused by a failure in the supervisory control and data acquisition system on April 24, 2024, the Muskegon Heights Water Department advises residents to boil water once service is restored. This precautionary measure is necessary to ensure your safety following the loss of water pressure in the distribution system. Currently, water service has not been restored.
**What You Should Do Once Water is Restored:**
- DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Boil all water for one minute, let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
- Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation.
**Current Actions:**
- City staff are investigating the system pressure drop and undertaking corrective actions, including flushing the system and collecting water samples to confirm water meets safety standards.
- We are collaborating with the City of Muskegon to maintain water supply, albeit at reduced pressure.
**Safety Notice:**
- Continue using boiled or bottled water until it is declared safe.
- We anticipate resolving the issue within 72 hours and will notify you when the boil water advisory is lifted and water service is restored.
**Further Information:**
- For updates and more details, please contact Muskegon Heights Water Filtration Plant at 231.780.3415 or the City Manager's Office at 231.733.8999.
- Follow our social media updates for ongoing information.
Please ensure this message reaches all affected individuals. Your health and safety are our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation.
City of Muskegon Heights
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Is their an estimated restoration time?
Will u guys be crediting everyone's account for this inconvenience we having
I’m not getting any water.. even at a reduced rate… absolutely nothing..
Is there a map of everywhere the boil water advisory applies?
How are you supposed to use the bathroom? Are you supposed to go in the back yard or bucket? I hope they keep us updated as to when they think that we will get water. I thought they had opened the pipes from Muskegon County's water to help us out??
What water am I supposed to boil? Nothing is coming out of my taps.
Will Muskegon family care be open
Muskegon heights City Hall is giving bottle water out
Can we shower or do we have to boil for that too
There isn't water. How do you boil nothing?
City of Muskegon Heights Are we going to be able to shower in the water when it is turned back on? Or will that also be unsafe?
In case anyone like me was wondering: “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System” inductiveautomation.com/resources/article/what-is-scada
RaeLyn Mccune
Ada Maris Delgado
Baldo Figueroa
Fuck y’all. You guys are horrible ass people and honestly the way yall run this shit it stupid. Who ever decided to let yall make decisions should have been aborted at birth. POS mfs