Boil water notice lifted Published March 3, 2011 By 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The boil-water alert for Keesler has been lifted as of 2 p.m. today. The Mississippi State Department of Health recommends taking these actions: Flush faucets for a total of 10 minutes to introduce system water throughout house plumbing. Example: 1 faucet -- run for 10 minutes 2 faucets -- run both for 5 minutes 3 faucets -- run each for 3-4 minutes Flush any faucet a minimum of 2 minutes to ensure clearing of the line serving the faucet. Discard any drinks, ice, food, etc, made during the boil water notice. Rewash any food or drink contact items (knifes, forks, plates, etc.) with "cleared" system water. Check water filters (in faucets, refrigerators and elsewhere) and replace if necessary. Do not use water from your hot water heater for drinking until several exchanges of the tank have occurred. Run dishwasher through a cycle or two before washing dishes. For more information visit the Mississippi State Department of Health website at http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/23,10768,148.html.