UPDATE: Boil order lifted for Rangely water users

As of Thursday morning, May 7, the Town of Rangely’s water has been tested, determined to be safe, and the boil order has been rescinded.

The water will appear white for a few days due to being saturated with air.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety of the water, please call Town Hall at 970-675-8476.

5/6/2020: The water line has been repaired and service restored to all Rangely water customers. Partial sections of town remain on a temporary “boil order.”

5/5/2020: The water line break is expected to be repaired Tuesday, but the need to flush water lines and boil water used for drinking, cooking and food preparation will remain in effect for all Town of Rangely water users.

RANGELY | According to the Town of Rangely’s social media, a critical main water line break has occurred and is anticipated to interrupt water service for 2-12 hours. All water users supplied by the town’s public water system must restrict water usage immediately. Do not irrigate at this time.

Although no adverse health effects are expected from the water line break, residents should boil tap water for one full minute (even if you have a filter) and allow it to cool before use, or use bottled water for drinking, cooking and food preparation.

If you develop unexplained symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea or headaches, seek medical advice. Individuals with compromised immune systems, infants, young children and the elderly may want to consider temporary use of bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation.

Once the break is repaired, the water mains will be flushed out which may stir up sediment and discolor water.  After water service is restored, run several cold water taps until the water clears and avoid washing laundry or using hot water.