MCWD advises consumers to boil water before using

CEBU, Philippines —  Water consumers along B. Rodriguez Street in Cebu City are advised to boil their water after the Metropolitan Cebu Water District noticed a possible contamination of the supply in the area.

MCWD issued an advisory as a precaution to protect the public from the risk of consuming possibly contaminated water.

The water district noted an unusual odor from the supply of the pipeline on the whole stretch of B. Rodriguez St. from the corner of Fuente Osmeña rotunda up to V. Rama Avenue.

"Consumers are given the notice so they will bring water to a full rolling boil for at least one minute up to two minutes and allow it to cool down before using it for cooking, washing food items or for food preparation or hygiene practices, like washing hands and brushing teeth," the statement reads.

Consumers are likewise advised to drink alternative sources of potable water like bottled water for the meantime until the advisory is lifted.

MCWD, however, assured the public that it will not stop until the possible source of contamination is located and the supply is treated so the water supply will be potable again. — FPL (FREEMAN)