As if life with an infant or toddler isn’t busy enough, right?
During a Boil Water Order, we need to take some extra steps to
ensure that the water we’re using is safe for everyday use. In
preparing for this blog, I’ve waded through some contradictory
information about what parents should do to keep their homes,
selves and babies safe. With research and a fact-checking phone
call to an expert at MA Health and Human Services, I’m sharing
some practical suggestions. As always, check with your health
care provider for recommendations specific to your situation.
Some definitions I’m using below: Tap water: This is untreated
water directly from your faucet. This water is not currently
considered clean or safe for drinking, cleaning or food
preparation – some of this water is essentially open-air pond
water treated with chlorine. However, the risk of illness for
healthy adults is very low, even if there has been some
accidental ingestion. Infants and immune-compromised people are
at greater risk. Learn more about t