Roberts Water Advisory was lifted on Saturday

UPDATE January 21, 2025:
ROBERTS, Idaho (City of Roberts News Release) — The City of Roberts is pleased to announce that the Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil Water Advisory, issued on June 19, 2025, has officially been lifted as of today, following confirmation from certified laboratory testing. The advisory was a precautionary measure following a temporary loss of water pressure caused by a power outage and a backup generator malfunction. At no time was water quality compromised. However, due to the loss of pressure, the advisory was issued in accordance with public health guidelines to ensure the continued safety of residents.

Recent test results confirm that the municipal water supply is safe for all uses, including drinking, cooking, and bathing. Water quality has been restored to meet all federal and state safety standards.

City officials and staff have worked diligently to identify and resolve the issue that led to the advisory. As a result, water system operations have returned to normal, and the public can resume regular water use.

What Residents Should Do Now:

• Run cold water taps for a few minutes to flush household pipes.
• Discard any ice made during the advisory.
• Replace water filters as recommended by the manufacturer.

We thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this advisory. The health and safety of our community remain our top priority.

UPDATE January 20, 2025:

ROBERTS, Idaho (KIFI) — As of Friday night, residents in Roberts are still advised not to drink city water, even after boiling it. City officials confirmed a water sample was collected Friday morning for testing, but results are not expected until at least Saturday.

This advisory does not apply to homes using private wells. City officials have also stated it remains safe to shower and do laundry with the water.

Local News 8 is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as soon as the City of Roberts declares the water safe to drink.

ORIGINAL:

ROBERTS, Idaho (KIFI) — City officials in Roberts are urging people not to drink or boil tap water until further notice.

A power outage caused a major drop in water pressure, which may have contaminated the supply.

The outage was caused by high winds knocking over some power lines, leaving some 1500 people without electricity. 

Officials say boiling the water could make it worse because there may be contaminants in the water that boiling won’t get rid of.

Residents are told to use bottled water only — for everything from drinking to brushing teeth.

Water pressure is back, but testing is still underway.

The city hopes to lift the advisory within two to five days.