SUN VALLEY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A boil water advisory was issued in Sun Valley on Tuesday.

In a statement, authorities said there was an incident in the Sun Valley General Improvement District (SVGID) water system that resulted in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. This could result in back pressure, back siphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the line to inside through cracks, breaks or joints in the distribution system, which are common in all water systems.

In the event of such a system failure, there is a high risk that fecal matter or other disease-causing organisms will enter the distribution system. These conditions can pose an immediate and significant health threat to those served by the system.

SVGID had an 8-inch water main break on Barrel Springs Road. In order to make repairs, SVGID had to isolate the following roads:

• : Barrel Springs Rd.
• Chimney Dr.
• Rams Horn Rd.
• Blackwood Street.
• 9. Quarter.
• Lundy Street.
• 9th class, 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, 1st floor
• 6200 block of Leon Dr.
• 5900 block of Middle Fork Dr.
• Union Mills Rd.
• Haas Ct.
• Dr. Amargosa.
• Heir Dr.
• Guildwood Dr.
• Dr. Lansing
• Bathurst Dr.
• Dr. Danforth

SVGID will flush all affected water pipes and take water samples at several locations to ensure that the water is safe to drink.

Officials advise that you should not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all the water to a boil, let it boil for three minutes (one minute is enough below 1,500 m) and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

Until further notice, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing meals.

Inadequately treated water can contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea or headaches. They can pose a greater health risk to infants, young children, the elderly and people with severely weakened immune systems.

People at increased risk should consult their doctor before drinking this water.

SVGID said residents will be informed when tests no longer show bacteria and the water no longer needs to be boiled.

They expect to resolve the issue within 3 to 5 business days.

For more information, contact SVGID at 775-673-2220.