Domestic water must still be boiled in Ryttylä

The boil water advisory issued on September 12, 2025 as a precautionary measure will continue in Ryttylä for the time being. The water in the water tower has been overflowing since the start of the boil water advisory. No bacteria were detected in the samples taken on Monday, September 15. However, no clear cause has been found for the contamination of the water tower, so the boil water advisory will have to be continued for the time being as a precautionary measure. The next announcement will be made when the new results are ready, no later than Monday, September 22.

All drinking water and water used for cooking must be boiled for at least five (5) minutes in the Ryttylä urban area, the Lavinno and Turkhauda villages, the Apilisto water supply company area, the Rauhanmaa, Riinanpolku and Suosillantie water cooperatives area, and the former Silakkamäki water cooperative area.

Water is drinkable after it has cooled after boiling. Unboiled water can be used for washing. Dishes can be washed with unboiled water, but they must be dried carefully after washing.

You can check the cooking prompt area From the map found on the Hausjärvi municipality website or below. Riihimäen Vesi is responsible for operating the water supply in the Hausjärvi municipality. Riihimäen Vesi informs customers via text messages and up-to-date information can be found on the Hausjärvi municipality website.

What is the environmental health of South Häme?

The task of the South Häme Environmental Health Service is to ensure a healthy living environment and safe food for its residents. The area of ​​operation of the South Häme Environmental Health Service includes Forssa, Hausjärvi, Humppila, Janakkala, Jokioinen, Loppi, Riihimäki, Tammela and Ypäjä.

The city of Riihimäki is the responsible municipality for environmental health care in South Häme.

In addition to the contact persons for environmental health in South Häme, further information can be obtained from Hausjärvi Municipality's construction engineer Juha Lumppio, tel. 019 758 6814.