So, this happened today:
Part of Meridian Township is under a precautionary boil water advisory for the next day and a half. This because of a mistake made while the water system was being tested in the area.
Wednesday morning the Lansing Board of Water and Light and the East Lansing-Meridian Township Water Authority were testing the exchange of water in the system. During the test, water is supposed to be re-routed to maintain pressure, but BWL failed to do that. As a result, between 9:18AM and 9:44AM there was a gap in the system where no water was flowing in the southern part of Okemos. When air enters the system, there is a small chance bacteria could contaminate the water. Officials with both BWL and the East Lansing-Meridian Water Authority say it is unlikely bacteria has gotten into the water, but state law requires the township to issue a boil water advisory for at least 24-hours, as the water gets tested.
no problems here at the home, but, it did have some effects on the family.
This is a test of the EBS: Because there was no drinking water at the high school, they dismissed classes. Since Kevin is, technically, enrolled at the high school, both Suzanne and I received phone calls on our cell phones from the school districts automated system letting us know that the high school was ‘out’. Had a call at my work number as well. And an email at our two email addresses Can’t fault the district for the notification.
What???: Water was not available at the school for Christopher and Matthew as well; not sure why not, the notice was south of Bennett Road, but, I guess better safe than sorry. Picked up the boys separately today; both, first things out of there mouths, was man, did that no-water-thing suck. Christopher was especially vocal about it; what did they expect someone to do after gym when you are hot and sweaty?? The voice on the phone said that bottled water was available at the school, but, guess it wasn’t readily available……
