UPDATE: Boil Water Order lifted for Rafter J, Adams Canyon & S. Park Service Center. See email/link. 
The following message is relayed on behalf of Teton County Public Health and the County Health Officer.
UPDATE: SENT ON 11/13/2015 at 10:05am
For Immediate Release
Boil Water Order Lifted for Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center
Jackson, WY- November 13, 2015- Teton County Public Health has lifter the boil water order for Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center. Test results from two consecutive days of testing indicate no bacterial contamination of the water. Based on EPA guidelines for this situation the water is now deemed safe to drink.
Teton County Health Officer, Dr. Travis Riddell stated, “We want to thank all of the residents and businesses in the affect area for their patience in this matter and we are happy to confirm that the drinking water is safe.”
If residents or businesses have questions or concerns please contact Teton County Public Health’s Environmental Health Division at 307-732-8490.
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UPDATE: SENT ON 11/12/2015 at 4:45pm
For Immediate Release
Boil Water Order Remains In Effect for Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center
Jackson, WY- November 12, 2015- The Boil Water Order still remains in effect for the residents and businesses of Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center. Teton County Public Health would like to remind people in the affected areas that it is still uncertain if the water is safe to drink. Residents and businesses should still be using bottled water or boiling their water for three minutes before using.
The EPA determined that in this situation two consecutive days of safe test results are required to lift the boil water order. The process to test for bacteria, such as E.coli, in water samples requires at least 20 hours to complete. The water samples from the affected area are being tested at the Teton County Public Health EPA certified Water Lab. Teton County Public Health’s Environmental Health Supervisor, Mike Dart, stated “It is our highest priority to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, while ensuring the health of the affected citizens is protected.”
If residents or businesses have questions they can contact Mike Dart at (307) 413-5184. A factsheet on what to do during a boil water order can be found on the Teton County Public Health webpage, www.tetonwyo.org/ph. Teton County Public Health will notify the public when the boil water order has been lifted over Nixle. To sign up to receive Nixle alerts individuals can text the word TETON_WY to 888777 or visit www.nixle.com.
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ORIGINAL MESSAGE SENT ON 11/10/2015 at 5:33pm:
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED MAP. STORAGE STABLES AND PROPERTIES ON S HIGHWAY 89 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO BOIL WATER ORDER
For Immediate Release
Water Boil Order Issued for Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center
Jackson, WY- November 10, 2015- A break in the water main on Highway 89 this morning lead to a lack of water to the residents and businesses in Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center. Currently, Rafter J Improvement and Service District is working to repair the leak to the water main to restore water to this area. Teton County Public Health through the authority of the Teton County Health Officer, Dr. Travis Riddell has issued a boil water order for the residents and businesses in this affected area.
The decision to issue a boil water order was based on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. The EPA states that when water pressure drops to less than 20 pounds per square inch (psi), there is a higher potential for the introduction of contaminants through joints in the water system. These contaminants can be fecal matter or other disease-causing organisms that may pose a health threat to the individuals, especially infants, young children, elderly, or people with severely compromised immune systems.
Residents and business in the affected area may use bottled water or must boil the water at a roiling boil for 3 minutes and let cool before using. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, washing hands, and food preparation. Dr. Travis Riddell states, “This boil water order was issued to protect the health of the residents in Rafter J and the residents/businesses east of Highway 26/89 between Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center.” If residents or businesses have questions they can contact Teton County Public Health’s Environmental Health Supervisor, Mike Dart, at (307) 413-5184.
Factsheets on what to do during a boil water order can be found on the Teton County Public Health webpage, www.tetonwyo.org/ph.
Teton County Public Health and the EPA are working together to determine the length of time the water boil order must be in effect. Residents and businesses in the affected area should expect to be on the boil water order until lab results ensure the water is free of contaminants and safe to drink. More information will be shared when new information is available and when the boil water order can be lifted.
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Address/Location
Teton County Emergency Management
3240 Adams Canyon Dr
Jackson, WY 83001
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 307-733-9572