We are not tracking any active boil water notice for Jefferson County, Delaware right now. Notices are often limited to one water system, pressure zone or a few streets, so if you received a notice from your utility, follow it. Delaware sources are checked several times a day.
Past boil water notices in Jefferson County
If a boil water notice is issued in Jefferson County
- Boil tap water at a rolling boil for 1 minute (3 minutes above 2,000 m / 6,562 ft) before drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth.
- Use bottled water for baby formula and give pets boiled or bottled water.
- Throw away ice made during the advisory and keep following the notice until it is officially lifted.
Is there a boil water notice in Jefferson County today?
Not according to the official feeds and news reports we track. If you are unsure, call the number on your water bill. The state regulator is Delaware Division of Water, DNREC.