12/19/2025
UPDATE 12/21/25 4:10 pm
Boil order has been lifted for Osburn and Big Creek.
Water is safe to drink and use from Central Shoshone County Water District.
For questions please contact Central Shoshone County Water District at 208-786-9141 or DEQ at 208-699-8260
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UPDATE 12/20/25 7:25 am
Sunny Slopes-This area is not affected.
Boil Water Order – Osburn Service Area of Central Shoshone County Water District
December 19, 2025 - OSBURN RESIDENTS BOIL YOUR WATER OR USE BOTTLED WATER until further notice.
Osburn experienced low to no water pressure the morning of Friday, December 19, 2025. Water system operators are working to maintain water in all service areas. Due to power outages in the area, there may be further disruptions. Water operators will collect water quality samples to ensure water is safe before lifting the boil order.
General Guidance
*Use bottled or boiled water for drinking and to prepare and cook food.
*Boil tap water at a rolling boil for 3 minutes. After boiling, allow the water to cool before consumption.
*Boil tap water even if it is filtered (for example, by a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water).
*Do not consume water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
Handwashing
*You can use tap water and soap to wash your hands.
*Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Then, rinse them well under running water.
Bathing and Showering
*You can bathe as usual. Avoid swallowing any water when bathing.
*Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water.
Brushing Teeth
*Brush teeth with boiled or bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first.
Washing Dishes
*Household dishwashers generally are safe to use if:
· The water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit (66°Celsius), or the dishwater has a sanitizing cycle.
*To wash dishes by hand:
· Wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water.
· As a precautionary measure, in a separate basin, you may add 1 teaspoon of unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water and soak the rinsed dishes in the water mixture for at least one minute.
· Let the dishes air dry completely before using them again.
Laundry
*It is safe to wash clothes as usual
Caring for Pets
*Pets can get sick from some of the same germs and pathogens as people, or spread germs to people. Give pets bottled water or boiled water that has cooled, if possible.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns, contact the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality at (208) 699-8260,
Or the Central Shoshone County Water District at (208) 786-9141.
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Message from Shoshone County Sheriff's Office:
Osburn & Big Creek Area-
Boil Water Notice- Due to power outages.
Boil tap water 3 minutes
Use bottled water for drinking and cooking
For complete guidelines please call DEQ (208) 699-8260 or Central County Water District (208) 786-9141.
