A precautionary boil-water advisory for parts of Satigny, Switzerland, has been lifted after lasting nearly three days. The alert, issued Wednesday following a suspected air leak at a potable water reservoir [[1]], impacted approximately 700 residents in the hamlets of Bourdigny, Choully, and Peissy [[2]]. Authorities confirmed Friday that recent analyses show the water is safe to drink and use, though residents are advised to flush taps for several minutes to clear any remaining air.
Residents of Satigny, Switzerland, are now able to use their tap water without restriction after a pollution alert was lifted Friday evening. The advisory, initially issued Wednesday, prompted residents in several areas to boil their water before use.
The alert stemmed from a technical issue at a potable water reservoir Wednesday morning, where an air intake was suspected of contamination. As a precaution, residents in the hamlets of Chouilly, Peissy and Bourdigny, as well as some neighboring addresses, were advised to boil water for all purposes.
Officials announced the end of the alert Friday via Alertswiss, stating: “The precautionary measures related to the possible contamination of the water are lifted for all sectors of the municipality of Satigny. The analyses carried out over the last 48 hours and confirmed by the cantonal chemist attest to the absence of bacteriological pollution: the tap water is potable and can be drunk and used normally (drinking, cooking, hygiene, etc.). Carefully open the cold water taps to allow the air to escape. Let the water run for 2 to 3 minutes on each tap until it becomes clear.”
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