Hello, I’m Kelly Hanes with Tarrant County Public Health.

If you are seeing this video, there is good chance a boil water notification has been issued in your area.

One of the most important aspects of any public notification is the health and safety of you and your family.

Boiling water for drinking, cooking and ice cubes is simple – but it is often done improperly.

There are two easy steps to follow.

First, slow rising bubbles are not enough. The bubbles need to be continuously rolling and falling over each other throughout the entire pot to ensure the proper destruction of all bacteria and harmful microbes.

Secondly, it is imperative the water is continuously rolling before starting your timer. All you need to do is wait two full minutes from the time is starts rolling, and your water will be ready.

Now that it’s clean, be sure to let it cool down before you take your first sip.

Thanks for visiting us today. On behalf of everyone at Tarrant County Public Health, have a healthy day.