OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi main campus in Oxford was closed until at 1 p.m. Monday due to a water issue.
According to a post on the Ole Miss website, there was a complete loss of water pressure on campus overnight.
The university’s physical plant employees are now working to restore water to the campus.
A boil water order has been issued for the campus.
Message from Ole Miss:
As the Physical Plant works to restore water to campus, any water that comes from the system should be boiled before consuming until further notice. Due to our loss of water pressure, the Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a Boil-Water Alert for the University of Mississippi Oxford Campus. Any individuals who receive their water supply from the university should boil water vigorously for one minute before it is consumed. This area includes ALL campus buildings – residence halls, office buildings, academic buildings, and athletic venues.
Please take this precautionary measure until further notice. You will be notified via RebAlert when the boil water alert is lifted.
Checklist for Safe Water Use
DO NOT:
Do not drink tap water while the water system is under boil water advisory.
Do not drink from water fountains in parks or public/private buildings that receive water from the system.
Do not use ice made from water today. Freezing will not necessarily kill harmful bacteria.
Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices or fountain soft drinks.
Do not use tap water to make tea or coffee unless the brewing process brings the water to a boil for at least one minute.
DO:
Wash your dishes in boiled water, bottled water, or use paper plates for the next few days.
Wash your fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water.
Wash your hands and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed.
Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water.
Cook with tap water if the food will be boiled for at least one minute.
Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will destroy all major types of harmful bacteria.
REMEMBER: Fish in aquariums are not affected.
