How do I wash my hands during a Boil Water Notice?

Vigorous hand washing with soap and your tap water is safe for basic personal hygiene. If you are washing your hands to prepare ready to eat food, you should use boiled (then cooled) water or bottled water with hand washing soap.

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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?