Globe residents advised to boil water after floods caused main breaks

GLOBE, AZ (AZFamily) — Globe residents are being advised to boil water before using it after a water main break caused by weekend flooding .

On Wednesday, the City of Globe Water Department and Gila County Public Health and Community Services issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses who experienced a disruption in water services.

The advisory comes the day after water service was restored to Globe residents after recent floods ruptured a main waterline, “which may have allowed harmful bacteria or other microorganisms to enter the water system,” according to Gila County Public Health & Community Services.

Residents are advised to bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then allow it to cool before use. Boiling water kills bacteria, viruses, and othe