Key points
- Boiling is the surest way to kill disease-causing organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
- Bring clear water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. At elevations above 6,500 feet, boil water for 3 minutes.
- Boiling does NOT remove chemicals. Listen to local authorities about drinking boiled or bottled water.
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Under a boil water advisory?
- Boiling is the surest way to kill disease-causing organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
- Bring clear water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. At elevations above 6,500 feet, boil water for 3 minutes.
- Boiling does NOT remove chemicals. Listen to local authorities about drinking boiled or bottled water.
Learn more about keeping water safe to drink: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health