Is the water safe for washing dishes, laundry, and bathing?

The water is safe for washing dishes, but you should use hot, soapy water (you may add one tablespoon of bleach per gallon as a precaution) and rinse dishes in boiled water. There are no restrictions on doing laundry. The water is also safe for bathing during an advisory or notice.

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1. Do I still need to boil my water if I have a filter system on my faucet or refrigerator?
2. How long must a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory or Boil Water Notice be in effect?
3. How will I be notified of a precautionary boil water advisory or boil water notice?
4. How will I know when the precautionary advisory or notice has been lifted?
5. Is the water safe for washing dishes, laundry, and bathing?
6. Under what circumstances will Ottawa County issue a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory or Boil Water Notice?
7. What are total coliform bacteria?
8. What if I drank some water before I found out about the advisory?
9. What should I do during a Precautionary Boil Advisory Water or Boil Water Notice?