Stafford utilities is currently flushing lines in the area where a boil-water advisory is in place due to a water main break.
After the flushing is completed, residents are asked to run their water for five minutes to flush out any remaining discolored water.
Stafford officials the issued a boil-water alert following complications from a water main break in the southern portion of the county.
The move was "out of an abundance of caution," county officials said in the alert issued early Wednesday morning.
Residents in the following areas are "strongly advised" to boil water: south of Eskimo Hill Road; east of Interstate 95 and in the Mountain View Road and Ramoth Church Road areas.
Residents may visit Stafford’s website at www.staffordcountyva.gov to determine if their address falls in the affected area.
Stafford utilities follows Virginia Department of Health protocols in testing the water in the affected area, as well as the rest of the county.
Officials expect the boil water alert to be in effect for two to three days.
Residents are strongly advised to boil water or use bottled water for consumption.
Water used for washing clothes or non-consumption is acceptable.