Is it safe to still wash dishes, do laundry, and bathe?

The water is safe for washing dishes, but you should use hot, soapy water and rinse dishes in boiled water. You may add a tablespoon of bleach per gallon to the wash water. You may use a dishwasher if it has a sanitizing cycle. There are no restrictions for doing laundry. Water may be used for taking showers or baths, as long as care is taken not to swallow the water or allow the water to be ingested. Use only disinfected or boiled water for brushing your teeth. Wash hands with soap and boiled water, or soap with bottled water. If only tap water is available, it is best to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after you wash your hands.

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1. What is a Precautionary Boil Water Notice?
2. Why would the City issue a Precautionary Boil Water Notice?
3. How can I disinfect drinking water if a Precautionary Boil Water Notice is issued?
4. Since this is a precautionary measure, will I get sick if I drink the water? What if I drank some water before I found out about the advisory?
5. Do I still need to boil my water if I have a filter system on my faucet or refrigerator?
6. Is it safe to still wash dishes, do laundry, and bathe?
7. How long will the Precautionary Boil Water Notice be in effect?
8. How will I know when the Precautionary Boil water Notice has been lifted?
9. Is there anything I must do after the Precautionary Boil Water Notice is lifted?