Boil Advisory remains in effect

WAKEFIELD – A Water Boil Advisory is in effect for the city of Wakefield and municipal water customers of the Gogebic Range Water Authority, which includes the Bessemer, Ironwood, and Wakefield Townships.  On Friday, the city collected more samples, with another positive result at a source water sampling point. Testing on Saturday had the same result.  Residents of Wakefield, Wakefield Township, Bessemer Township and Ironwood Township are advised to not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for a minute, and use once cool. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food until further notice.  Tests will continue to be conducted daily until all testing points have negative results for two consecutive days. At that point, the advisory may be lifted.