Boil water order for Laughlin resort corridor lifted

LAUGHLIN, Nev. (KSNV) — MONDAY 3:30 P.M. UPDATE: The boil water order has been lifted. All Laughlin customers may resume normal water use.

The Big Bend Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority have completed all water quality sampling and analysis confirming that water supplied to the Laughlin community meets state and federal standards.

SUNDAY 1:15 P.M. UPDATE | The boil water order for the Laughlin resort area remains in effect through at least some time Monday, according to water officials.

People in the resort corridor should drink only bottled water.

"Water service has been restored to all customers in the resort corridor, but we are doing water quality testing and we'll should know the analysis sometime Monday and we will then consult with state health department officials about the boil order," said Bronson Mack, spokesman for the Las Vegas Valley Water District, adding that the boil water order is not related to any known contamination issues but to the fact that the water pressure dropped below industry standards when the main ruptured Saturday.

Laughlin residents do not have to boil water because they are serviced by a water infrastructure that is separate from the resort area.

ORIGINAL STORY | Effective immediately, the Big Bend Water District has issued a Boiled Water Order to properties and water users within Casino Drive corridor of Laughlin in response to a water main break near Bruce Woodbury Drive and Casino Drive .

The order does not apply to properties in Arizona.

Crews are onsite and making repairs.

While repairs are under way, a Boil Water Order has been issued for all water users in Laughlin located between the following streets (see map):

Thomas Edison Drive (west boundary)

Casino Drive (east boundary)

State Route 163 (north boundary)

Harrah’s Laughlin (south boundary)

Properties located outside of the area identified above an on the map are not affected by this Boil Water Advisory.

All water users in area identified above must take the following action:

BOIL WATER FOR DRINKING AND COOKING

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice.

To meet recommendations for a “Boil Water Order,” bring the water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and cool before using. Timing starts when the water starts to bubble. Cool the water then place it in clean containers for use or refrigerate.

The water can be used for hand washing; however, additional disinfection such as hand sanitizer is recommended.

CURTAIL NON-ESSENTIAL WATER USE

Laughlin residents and businesses take immediate steps to reduce water use.

Shut off outdoor sprinklers and irrigation systems.

Do not use water outdoors.

Although the Big Bend Water District has reservoirs throughout the area, storage capacity is limited.

This Boil Water Order remains in effect until future notification.

For more information, BBWD customers can all the 24-hour customer service number at 702-870-4194.