Boil-water advisory
Boil-water advisory
A boil-water advisory (pronunciation: /ˈboil ˈwɔːtər ædˈvaɪzəri/) is a public health advisory given by government or health authorities to consumers when a community's drinking water is, or could be, contaminated with pathogens.
Etymology
The term "boil-water advisory" is derived from the English words "boil", "water", and "advisory". "Boil" comes from the Old English 'bylcan' meaning 'to bubble up', "water" from the Old English 'wæter', and "advisory" from the Latin 'advisare' meaning 'to give notice to'.
Related Terms
- Contaminant: Any physical, chemical, biological or radiological substance or matter in water.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Potable water: Water that is safe to drink or to use for food preparation, without risk of health problems.
- Waterborne diseases: Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms that most commonly are transmitted in contaminated fresh water.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boil-water advisory
- Wikipedia's article - Boil-water advisory
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