Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Whatcom County Lakes

The Whatcom County Health Department has lifted the boil water advisory for residents who directly draw their drinking water from Lake Whatcom, Lake Samish, Cain Lake and other surface water sources. 

The advisory was put into place during the storm event last week due to flooding and high storm water flows that washed large volumes of sediment and other suspended solids into the water bodies.

All surface water can contain pathogenic microorganisms.  The Whatcom County Health Department recommends that anyone who draws drinking water directly from a surface water source to treat it at all times.  Minimum treatment should include filtration and disinfection to kill pathogenic microorganisms.  If you have any questions, contact the Whatcom County Health Department at 676-6724.

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