What is a boil water notice?

It is a notification that advises customers to boil tap water used for drinking, cooking, ice-making and teeth brushing until tests verify the water is safe.  The City of Southlake also advises that you boil your pet’s drinking water. It is not necessary to boil water for showering or other external uses.

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1. What is a boil water notice?
2. When is a Boil Water Notice issued?
3. What types of conditions cause for Boil Water Notices to be issued?
4. How long does a Boil Water Notice last?
5. What does boiling water accomplish?
6. What if I have already consumed potentially contaminated water?
7. I have a tap water filter or filtering water pitcher, do I still need to boil my tap water before drinking it during a Boil Water Notice period?
8. How do I wash my hands during a Boil Water Notice?
9. Can I brush my teeth with tap water during a Boil Water Notice period?
10. Is tap water, during a Boil Water Notice period, safe for bathing or shaving?
11. How do I safely wash my dishes during a Boil Water Notice period?
12. Can I wash laundry during a Boil Water Notice period?
13. Do I need to boil water for animal consumption during a Boil Water Notice period?
14. Can I water my household plants with tap water during a Boil Water Notice period?