Mayor's Office

Boil Water Advisory lifted following satisfactory water testing results

UPDATED February 7, 2025:

UPDATE 2/7/25: The Boil Water Advisory (put in place for the area of Red Arrow to Dort Hwy; Atherton to Hemphill) has been lifted as the required samples have come back satisfactory. Residents in the affected area can resume regular water use. If your household has been running water through sink mounted filters, we advise you to replace them. Residents should also clean their faucet aerators and flush their building plumbing. More information on flushing and aerator replacement can be found below.


UPDATED Februrary 6, 2025:

FLINT, Mich. – The boil water advisory issued for the area from Dort Hwy to Red Arrow Rd. east to west, and from Atherton Rd. to Hemphill Rd. north to south, remains in effect. Repairs to the water main break which triggered the advisory were completed, Wednesday, February 5. Following those repairs, water samples were collected for testing. Testing is conducted over a 24-period. The first round of testing has passed safety standards.

Safety protocol requires two rounds of successful testing before an advisory can be lifted. The second set of samples was taken Thursday, February 6 and will require an additional 24-hour testing period. Once those samples have met safety requirements, the boil water advisory will be lifted.

The City of Flint advises the following precautions:

  • Residents should use bottled water or filtered and boiled water for cooking, drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, rinsing foods, and mixing powdered infant formula. When using tap water, bring cold filtered water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
  • When city crews flush water mains, it might cause discolored water. If you observe discolored water from your plumbing, call the water department at 810-766-7202. This line is monitored 24/7. If you leave a message after hours, someone will return your call as soon as possible.
  • When the boil water advisory is lifted, residents should flush their building plumbing. How to flush your plumbing.
  • When the boil water advisory is lifted, residents should clean their faucet aerators. How to clean your aerator.
  • When the boil water advisory is lifted, residents should change their water filter cartridge. Free water filter units and replacement cartridges are available for Flint residents at Flint City Hall, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Residents can also pick up free water testing kits at the same location.
  • Residents should continue to take appropriate precautions for lead reduction, such as using bottled water or a lead-reducing water filter after the water supply is free of bacteria.
  • Harmful bacteria in drinking water can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.

FLINT, Mich. – A water main break affecting the area from Dort Hwy to Red Arrow Rd. east to west, and from Atherton Rd. to Hemphill Rd. north to south, has prompted the City of Flint Water Department to issue a Boil Water Advisory for that area.  

Residents should boil water used for cooking, drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, rinsing foods, and mixing powdered infant formula. No precautions are needed for bathing or showering. Residents will be notified when repairs have been made and the boil water notice has been lifted.