If the City's Water Department issues a boil advisory does it mean the water is unsafe to drink?

If a boil advisory is issued, residents should assume the water is unsafe to drink because of the potential contamination. It is important to follow the advisory directions because of the potential contamination.

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1. What does it mean when a boil advisory is issued and under what circumstances will it occur?
2. If the City's Water Department issues a boil advisory does it mean the water is unsafe to drink?
3. How long should the water boil to adequately kill disease-causing microorganisms?
4. Are there alternatives to boiling water?
5. What is a "no use" advisory?
6. How will residents know if a boil advisory is in effect?