Chlorination of tap water has begun in the water distribution area of ​​the Tevaniemi, Riitiala and Leppäsjärvi water cooperatives.

Tevaniemi, Riitiala and Leppäsjärvi water cooperatives

Drinking water must still be boiled in the Tevaniemi, Riitiala and Leppäsjärvi water cooperatives.
in the water distribution area.

Bacteria have been detected in samples taken from the network water in the area on September 12, 2025 and September 15, 2025.
A boil water advisory has been issued for the area on September 13, 2025 and is in effect until further notice.

All food and drinking water must be boiled for 5-10 minutes. Unboiled water can be used.
to wash normally.

Water usage instructions during cooking prompt
– Boil all water intended for drinking or cooking. The sufficient boiling time for water is 5–
10 min. Remember to also boil the water used to dilute the juice. If the water boils and
It will be cooked during cooking, it does not need to be cooked separately beforehand.
– The water in coffee or kettles does not boil hot enough.
– Remember that ice cubes should not be made from unboiled water.
– Rinse vegetables and salads with boiled, cooled water.
– Drinking fountains connected to the domestic water network may not be used.
– Tap water for cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, bathing and flushing toilets
can be used normally. Make sure that washed dishes and, for example, cutting boards
dry thoroughly before next use. Tap water can be provided for pets
normally.

New water samples will be taken from the water supply network on September 22, 2025. The results of these studies
will be completed on September 23, 2025.

Chlorination of the water supply network has begun, which is why tap water can smell
Chlorine smell. Chlorine destroys any bacteria that may be present in the network.
The Tevaniemi water cooperative has investigated the cause of the disruption and has determined that two wells are accessible.
surface water. These wells are being maintained and are not currently in use. Water is being pumped
from a well whose water sample taken on September 15.9th did not contain any bacteria. The situation is being monitored
and new results will be announced once the results are complete, no earlier than September 24, 2025.
For residents of the area, more information is available on the Ikaalinen City website. www.ikaalinen.fi ja
On the Sastamala city website www.sastamala.fi

For more information:
Tevaniemi Water Cooperative, Antti Heiskala 0400 631 313

Environmental health care of the city of Sastamala
Hanna Anttila, Director of Environmental Health Care
tel. 040 159 7574
Outi Ruottinen, health inspector
tel. 044 786 5361
Hanna Jääskeläinen, health inspector
tel. 050 550 1174

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