Boil Water Order issued in Deshler

DESHLER, NE — Residents of one southeast Nebraska town are being told to boil their water. 

The City of Deshler told its residents Thursday afternoon there was partial or total pressure loss within the Public Water Supply System. As result, people are being asked to boil water before using it. 

According to the notice, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food prep until the order is lifted. 

The notice says water pressure was lost in the parts or all of the system due to either planned maintenance or an unexpected occurrence. This does not necessarily pose an immediate risk to public health. However, pressure loss in the distribution system can create ideal conditions for bacterial growth. 

Boiling water would kill any bacteria that may be present while the issue is resolved. 

City officials are continuing to work out the issue and test the water to bring it back to safe levels.