Pisgah in Harrison County issued a boil advisory early this (Friday) morning, after a complete pressure loss throughout the water distribution occurred last night. A electrical contact on one of the pumps tripped out and prevented the wells from turning on. The electrical problem has been repaired and pressure has been restored, but the drop that occurred in water pressure could possibly allow bacteria to enter the drinking water.

As a precaution, the city and DNR recommend residents boil water used for drinking and cooking, or use bottled water until test results for bacteria come back clean. Two sets of samples are required so it will be Sunday before the city is affirmed that the water is safe to drink.

Residents should bring water to a boil, boil it for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing food. Tap water can be used for bathing and similar uses. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms. Bacteria in the water may pose greater health risks for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.

Find more information at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-427-4791. The city or DNR will notify residents when the water is safe to drink.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – An Omaha businessman has donated $3 million to his alma mater in northwest Iowa, Morningside College.  College President John Reynders says the gift from Norman Waitt Jr. and his Kind World Foundation will help the school with its $12 million renovation of Dimmitt Residence Hall. The dorm houses nearly 400 students during the academic year.

Waitt is founder and chairman of Waitt Co., an investment company with headquarters in Omaha. He graduated from Morningside in 1986 and is a member of the college board of directors. Morningside was founded in 1894 and sits on 68 acres in Sioux City. It’s a private, four-year school affiliated with the United Methodist Church and has an enrollment of around 1,200 full-time students.