MENLO, Iowa — Officials with the Xenia Rural Water District issued a boil advisory Tuesday, for customers in Menlo. Officials with the company said crews had to shut off the town’s water to fix a leaky fitting that caused a loss of pressure. Repairs were made, but the boil advisory was expected to last at least two days.

During that time, Xenia will flush the system and send samples to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for testing. To lift the advisory, two negative bacterial samples must be obtained.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and food preparation while the advisory is in effect, according to the DNR. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. The water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.

Read the full statement here: https://xeniawater.org/news/city-of-menlo-boil-advisory/