How do I flush the contaminated water out of my home?

WV American Water recommends running your hot water at all faucets for 15 minutes, followed by running the indoor cold water taps for five minutes and then all other cold water taps for five minutes. However, despite WV American Water being unable to detect any MCHM at its source since Wednesday, December 15, 2014, the water continues to smell like MCHM in many places. Others have suggested that draining a hot water heater requires turning off the water into the heater, letting it completely drain and then refilling it.