Update 4:55 p.m., July 23: A boil water advisory has been issued for some Lynchburg residents due to a broken water main valve on Polk Street.
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness, according to a news release from water resources.
Lynchburg Department of Water Resources advises residents use boiled or bottled water for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and let cool before using, or use bottled water.
An alternative method of water purification is to use liquid household bleach containing a hypochlorite solution of a least 5.25 percent to disinfect water.
Public health officials recommend adding eight drops of bleach (1/4 teaspoon), to each gallon of water.
Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Water resources anticipates resolving the problem within 48 hours.
Once water is restored, we’ll issue a Boiled Water Advisory #LYH #LynchburgVA pic.twitter.com/wF0Yu79sew — Lynchburg Water (@LynchburgH20) July 23, 2018 Water service is out in part of the the Fifth Street area of Lynchburg due to a broken water main valve.