Flooding has affected a number of homes, water sources, and both septic and sewage systems.  This has prompted concern by the Whatcom County Health Department that people take adequate precautions to avoid use of contaminated water.  The Health Department has provided information to assist those people whose water supplies have been affected by the flooding.  This information can be found on the Whatcom County Health Department website.

Boil Water Advisory in Effect

 Recent flood events have resulted in high volumes of stormwater and sediment flowing into local streams and lakes, which may result in increased levels of bacterial contamination.  The Whatcom County Health Department is recommending that residents who obtain their drinking water directly from Lake Whatcom, Lake Samish, Cain Lake or other surface water sources boil water for one minute prior to consumption, until further notice.  Residents obtaining their water from a public water supply do not need to boil their water.

Also, due to a broken water main, the Acme water system has issued a boil water advisory for water users on Turkington Road, west of Hudson Road. 

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