Dakota City, Iowa — A boil advisory has been issued by the City of Dakota City
and the Iowa DNR following the malfunction of the treatment equipment at
the Dakota City Water Treatment Plant. Due to equipment failure, the
chlorine used for disinfection has fallen below the recommended levels.
There has been no loss of pressure. The City of Dakota City and the
Iowa DNR are issuing this drinking water warning to all of their customers.
IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT
BOILING IT FIRST. Residents should boil water used for drinking
(including for pets), making ice, brushing teeth or preparing food. Boiling
kills any bacteria and other organisms that may be in the water. The water
may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.
Residents should bring water to a boil for one minute and let cool, or use
bottled water.
The boil order is in effect until further notice.
For more information, please contact Don Smith Water Superintendent at
515-368-0191 or City Clerk Angelique Berry at 515-332-3083.