BOIL WATER ADVISORY - - Hierva su agua antes de usarla –

Published: March, 23 2026

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

- Hierva su agua antes de usarla –

FOR AREAS ALONG AND NORTH OF VALLEY CENTRE DRIVE

(Includes addresses on Moraine Court, Baltoro Way, Grinnell Way, Hubbard Way, Buffalo Junction Loop, and Hwy 33 North of Driggs Vet Clinic)

Due to Loss of Pressure

We routinely monitor the conditions in the drinking water distribution system. On March 23, 2026, we experienced loss of pressure due to an accidental valve closure. A loss of water pressure creates conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow, by backpressure, or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the drinking water may contain disease-causing organisms.

What should I do?

§  DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil. Let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

§  You may continue to use your water to wash your hands using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please also use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.  (Puede seguir utilizando el agua para lavarse las manos usando jabón y agua por lo menos 20 segundos.  Por favor use desinfectante de manos después que contenga por lo menos 60% alcohol.)

§  Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

§  The symptoms above are caused by many types of organisms. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

What is being done?

The City will be flushing the lines, then testing the water and providing the results to the Department of Environmental Quality this afternoon.

We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 24 hours.

For more information, please contact Ron Andersen at 208-354-2362 ext. 2117 or RAndersen@DriggsIdaho.org.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly.

This notice is being sent to you by City of Driggs.

PWS ID #: 7410004. Date distributed: March 23, 2026