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Today, work continues in response to yesterday’s water main break in the Juanita/west Totem Lake area. Our Water Division field staff are taking representative samples and conducting low velocity flushing to draw fresh water into the water system. The samples have been delivered for processing by a local testing lab. We hope to have sample results back by tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, August 5).
The advisory will continue until we receive satisfactory results and we will update our community as soon as we get them.
Outreach staff continues to update the City website and social media as new information becomes available, including Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor. Additionally, information has been emailed through the City’s listservs, sent to print, radio and TV media, and posted on Kirkland fire station reader boards as well as traffic reader boards on NE 85th St and on NE 116th St. A small amount of door-to-door outreach has been done by both City and Public Health – Seattle & King County staff at our local businesses. We encourage our community members to share this information with their neighbors to help spread the news.
Please note: This does NOT impact Northshore Utility District (NUD) water customers. This affects City of Kirkland water customers only. For further clarification on the northern service boundary, visit our website or click the enhanced boundary map below.
There is no indication that the water is contaminated at this time. The city of Kirkland is advising that water users boil the water out of an abundance of caution. For more information about the boil water advisory, please visit our FAQ page.
For any additional questions not answered on the FAQs page, contact the City through Our Kirkland or call 425-587-3900.
This map was created to improve clarity on the City of Kirkland's water service area's northern boundary in relation to the Northshore Utility District's water service area. Please click the image for a full size PDF.
A boil water advisory means that you should use bottled water or boil tap water. This is because a boil water advisory means your community’s water has, or could have, germs that can make you sick.
There is no indication that the water is contaminated at this time. The city of Kirkland is advising that water users boil the water out of an abundance of caution.
The following guidelines are available on the CDC’s website:
- Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, and to prepare and cook food.
- If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes). After boiling, allow the water to cool before use.
- Boil tap water even if it is filtered (for example, by a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water).
- Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
- Breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your child, provide ready-to-use formula, if possible.
Handwashing
- In many cases, you can use tap water and soap to wash hands during a boil water advisory. Follow the guidance from your local public health officials.
- Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Then, rinse them well under running water.
- If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Bathing and showering
- Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering.
- Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.
Brushing teeth
- Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first.
Washing dishes
- If possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory.
- Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if:
- The water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit (66°Celsius), or
- The dishwater has a sanitizing cycle.
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Sanitize all baby bottles.
- To wash dishes by hand:
- Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water.
- In a separate basin, add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water.
- Soak the rinsed dishes in the water for at least one minute.
- Let the dishes air dry completely before using again.
Laundry
- It is safe to wash clothes as usual.
Cleaning
- Clean washable toys and surfaces with:
Caring for pets
- Pets can get sick from some of the same germs as people or spread germs to people. Give pets bottled water or boiled water that has cooled.
- If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes). After boiling, allow the water to cool before use.
- Boil tap water even if it is filtered (for example, by a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water).
- Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
Caring for your garden and houseplants
- You can use tap water for household plants and gardens.
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