The City of Kirkland worked with the Department of Health to lift the boil water advisory that has been in place since approximately 4:30 p.m. on August 3, 2021 for neighborhoods north of NE 85th St., south of NE 124th St., and west of I-405.

Water samples have been tested and showed no indication of contamination.

What to do after a boil water advisory is lifted:

-Flush the plumbing in your home by running all cold-water faucets for at least 5 minutes each.

-Flushing simply means letting the water run to ensure that there is fresh water flowing through your pipes.

-Also flush all appliances connected to the water line like icemakers, water softeners, water dispensers for refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.

The boil water advisory was in effect due to a water main break that occurred at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3 which caused a loss of pressure in a large portion of Kirkland’s water system. Kirkland staff repaired the water main the evening of August 3.

For more information, please visit the City’s website at www.kirklandwa.gov.