Globe residents told to boil water before drinking after flooding

GLOBE, Ariz. — Globe residents who have had their water service recently interrupted have been told by the city to boil their water before using for cooking or drinking.

On Oct. 15, the city issued a boil-water notice for residents and businesses who recently experienced a disruption to water service. The multiple flooding events reported this past weekend resulted in water main breaks in the city, which may have allowed bacteria to enter the water system.

For the next 24 hours, Globe residents subject to the notice have been told to boil water for at least one minute and cool down before using. The boil notice applies to water used for consumption, washing dishes, brushing teeth, cooking or making ice.

Bottled water can be used as an alternative during the 24-hour notice.

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