If you live or work on the north side of the river City of Richmond has issued a boil advisory for certain neighborhoods.

Below is a checklist for safe water use during this time (Source: NBC 12):

• Do not drink tap water during this boil water alert.

• Do not drink from water fountains in parks, public or private buildings that receive water from the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities.

• Do not use ice made from water today. Discard the ice and sanitize the ice machine and/or ice trays.

• Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.

• Do not wash your dishes using tap water – use boiled water or use paper plates.

• Do not wash your fruits and vegetables with tap water – use boiled or bottled water.

• Do not brush your teeth with tap water — use boiled or bottled water.

• Do not cook with tap water, unless your food will be boiled vigorously for three minutes.