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Each item listed as a “Topic” below links to a template that can be used to produce the mandatory language for that particular type of public notice. Each template also links to step-by-step instructions for notifying PWS customers and certifying to us that notice has been issued.

See also the templates for notices of chemical violations and surface water treatment technique violations.

Topics Under This Category:
Boil Water Notification
Boil Water Notification Language
Public Notice Requirement Acute Coliform MCL
Public notice language for acute coliform MCL (maximum contaminant level) violation.
Public Notice to Boil Water (in English)
Template for mandatory language for public notice to boil water because of known or suspected contamination of supply. Add incident- and system-specific information to obtain the complete notice. Links to step-by-step instructions for complying with public notice rules. Links to same template in Spanish.
Public Notice to Boil Water (in Spanish)
Template for mandatory language in Spanish for public notice to boil water because of known or suspected contamination of supply. Add incident- and system-specific information to obtain the complete notice. Links to step-by-step instructions for complying with public notice rules. Links to same template in English.
Public Notification for Microbial Inactivation Violations
Lookup table to determine what kind of notice to issue for these violations. Links to templates for mandatory language and instructions for issuing notice.
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