Full Notification

The Town of Delhi wants you to know that the boil water notice has been lifted for the Village of Delhi streets: Crestwood Dr, Cuddeback Ave, Delview Terrace, Delview Terrace Ext, Edgerton St, Upper Franklin St, Meredith St, Phoebe Lane, Prospect St and Spruce St.

Please follow the Department of Health’s instructions for after the boil water event. Please call the Village Clerk’s office with any questions at (607) 746-2258.

After the Boil Water Event Checklist for Residents and Homeowners

… Eliminate the potential for recontamination by flushing household plumbing and equipment that was in direct contact with tap water or that was recently used with tap water.

… Flush all water lines for at least 5 minutes each. If your service connection is long or complex (like an apartment building), consider flushing for a longer period. Your building superintendent or landlord should be able to advise you on longer flushing times.

… Flush all food or beverage equipment that may have come into contact with tap water, such as beverage machines, coffee makers, dishwashers, refrigerator taps and ice makers. Check manufacturer’s recommendations to see if they provide a disinfection procedure. Run equipment for a full cycle and flush to waste.

… Clean sinks, counters, and food contact surfaces with a disinfectant solution (see food section).

… Wash and disinfect ice cube trays and bins. For ice makers; flush by making and discarding three batches of ice cubes, then wipe down the ice bin with a disinfectant. If the water feed line to the ice maker is longer than 20 feet, increase to five batches.

… Tanks, treatment devices and appliances that hold water should be flushed. Run enough water to completely replace at least one full volume of all lines, hot water tanks, pressure tanks, etc. Water filters should have their filter media backwashed or replaced per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.

More detailed information for residents and homeowners is available from the New York State Department of Health or from your local Health Department

What to do after a Boil Water Notice is lifted:

Residents are advised to "flush" their water following the lifting of a boil order in order to clear plumbing of potentially contaminated water. Flushing your household and building water lines includes interior and exterior faucets; showers; water and ice dispensers; water treatment units, etc. Please use the following guidance:
 
Cold Water Faucets:
Run tap water until the water feels cold, one minute or more, before drinking, brushing teeth, or using for food preparation. If you have a single-lever faucet, set it to run the cold water first.
 
Hot Water Faucets:
To clear hot-water pipes and water heater of untreated water, flush the hot water line for a minimum of 15 minutes for a typical household 40-gallon hot-water tank, 30 minutes for an 80-gallon hot water tank or larger. Hot water is then safe to use for washing hands, and for hand-washing of dishes, pots and pans, etc. Never use water from the "hot" faucet for drinking, cooking, or other internal consumption purposes.
 
Dishwashers:
After flushing hot water pipes and water heater, run dishwasher empty one time.
 
Humidifiers:
Discard any water used in humidifiers, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), oral, medical, or health care devices, and rinse the device with clean water.
 
Food and Baby Formula:
Discard baby formula and other foods prepared with water on the day or days of the boil order. If unsure of the dates, contact your water department.
 
Refrigerator Water-Dispensing Machine:
Water dispensers from refrigerators should be flushed by at least one quart of water. If unsure of your dispenser's capacity, refer to manufacturer specifications.
 
Ice Cubes:
Automatic ice dispensers should be emptied of ice made during the boil water order and run through a 24-hour cycle, discarding the ice to assure purging of the icemaker water supply line. For medical, dental, and food-service establishments, please refer to the guidance from the Department of Public Health.

Instructions:

Boiling water is no longer necessary.